Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Commit and adhere to Daybreak Foods industry leading Animal Welfare practices and standards
• Supervise daily operations of the staff
• Maintain the completion and accuracy of daily chore sheets
• Monitor the environmental controls of the barns and complex throughout the day and implement corrective actions to address concerns found
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and keep up with necessary Preventive Maintenance (PMs)
• Ensure effective safety practices and procedures are being followed
• Absorb and document animal welfare programs for audit purposes
• On-call for 24-hour alarm calls and assist with resolving issues
• Monitor stakeholder activity during the workday and adjust to optimize efficiency
• Provide coaching for employees as needed
• Aid in providing progressive discipline and corrective action as needed
• Aid in performing performance evaluations
• Collect weekly numbers and create final reports
• Responsible for bird moves
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Preferably an Associate degree in a related field (Ag, Business, etc.)
• Or 5+ years of experience in poultry industry
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a poultry production setting preferred
• 1 to 3 years holding a position of leadership
• Basic Preventive Maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and write English required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to hire, train, motivate, and retain a talented workforce
• Ability to provide effective coaching, mentoring, and discipline
• Knowledge of effective safety practices
• General understanding of electrical and mechanical devices with good troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of computers including Windows-based programs and systems
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles
• Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature
• Moderate noise level in the work environment