Poultry Care Supervisor

About the role

The Poultry Care Supervisor manages day-to-day activities of Poultry Care Attendants (PCA) and leads work functions in the care of pullets or layers, including assisting with bird moves, vaccinations, feeding, and overseeing general well-being of the layers and/or pullets. This role also assists the Poultry Production Manager in providing PCAs with effective performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and task management for all Poultry Care Attendant direct reports
• Approval of time cards
• Monitor workers to ensure proper handling of the layers and/or pullets at all times
• Checkout of poultry housing systems (Feed, Lights, Air, Water, Sanitation, FLAWS) to ensure all systems are working properly
• Ensure procedures and processes related to poultry husbandry are being followed at all times
• Monitor animal health, keep current on accepted practices and methods relating to animal health
• Lead by example, look for ways to improve practices
• Look for opportunities to improve safety and inform Safety Manager of potential hazards
• Act as a team player (supports and encourages co-workers); treat management, co-workers, and employees with respect
• Monitor all records for mortality and chore check lists for completion of tasks
• Keep paperwork up-to-date
• Order supplies as needed
• Assist with bird weighing, and moving birds when necessary
• Schedule appropriate help for those tasks
• Assist in monitoring AEI/PMSI/Pulse control systems
• Respond to alarms as needed
• Assist in working with processing in monitoring/controlling egg flow
• Perform other duties as requested

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong organization skills
• Comfortable with current technology including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong background in poultry care and animal management
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and biosecurity
• General knowledge of the regulations and standards for Safe Quality Foods, OSHA, HAACP, Eggland's Best, FDA, Animal Care standards, and USDA
• Uncompromised ethics and integrity
• High degree of initiative
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in poultry care required
• Associate's Degree in Animal Science, or related field is a plus
• Two years of relevant leadership experience is preferred

Physical demands and work environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, see and hear
• Stand and walk
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Verbally communicate in a concise manner
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and working at a computer monitor
• Hours may be long and irregular
• Typical farm/agricultural environment with attendant noise level
• Often exposed to dust, dirt, odors associated with agricultural farming, and excessive noise levels associated with farm machinery