Supervisor, Manufacturing Ranch Management - Garnett, KS

The Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing daily farm operations and ensuring production goals are completed safely, efficiently, and according to established standards. Description How you will make an impact: You will provide hands-on leadership to farm employees, oversee animal care, and ensure all team members follow established protocols and safety requirements while maintaining high production standards. What You Will Do Daily Production and Operations Ensure daily production goals and required farm activities are completed accurately and on timePlan and prioritize work based on production needs, staffing levels, animal needs, and changing conditionsMonitor progress throughout the day and make adjustments when production is falling behindIdentify operational issues and take action to prevent delays or disruptionsCommunicate expectations clearly to employees at the beginning of and throughout each shiftEnsure work areas, equipment, and facilities are maintained in proper working condition Employee Leadership and Staffing Assign employees to tasks based on their individual strengths, experience, training, and operational needsMove and reassign employees throughout the day as workloads and priorities changeProvide clear direction and ensure employees understand their responsibilitiesMonitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and quality of workCoach and train employees when performance or knowledge gaps are identifiedPromote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a positive work environmentAddress performance or behavioral concerns promptly and communicate significant issues to leadership Animal Care and Welfare Oversee the daily care, feeding, handling, and general well-being of all animalsEnsure employees follow established animal care and welfare standardsRegularly observe animals and identify signs of illness, injury, stress, or other concernsEnsure animal health concerns are reported and addressed according to established proceduresVerify that appropriate feed, water, housing, environmental conditions, and sanitation are maintainedEnsure animals are handled safely, respectfully, and consistently with established animal welfare practices Protocols, Procedures, and Compliance Ensure employees understand and consistently follow all farm protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructionsReinforce biosecurity, sanitation, animal welfare, safety, and quality requirementsMonitor employee compliance and immediately correct practices that do not meet established standardsEnsure required records, production information, animal care documentation, and paperwork are completed accurately and on timeAssist with training employees on new or revised proceduresLead by example by consistently following all farm policies and procedures Safety and Facility Oversight Promote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow established safety proceduresIdentify unsafe conditions or practices and take appropriate corrective actionEnsure tools and equipment are used properly and report maintenance or repair needsMaintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout farm facilitiesImmediately communicate significant safety, animal welfare, equipment, staffing, or production concerns to leadershipLead by example and maintain a professional attitudeHold employees accountable while treating them fairly and respectfullyRecognize individual employee strengths and use those strengths to improve overall team performanceCommunicate clearly and consistentlyAddress problems rather than allowing them to continueBalance production requirements with animal welfare, employee safety, and quality expectationsTake ownership of the overall performance of the farm during assigned working hours Requirements How you will get here: Experience And Skills HS Diploma Required3-5 years of farm, livestock, agricultural experience preferred3-5 years leadership experience preferredPrevious farm, livestock, agricultural, or related operational experience preferredPrevious supervisory or team leadership experience preferredStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adjust quickly when conditions changeAbility to effectively lead, coach, and direct employeesStrong observation and problem-solving skillsAbility to understand and consistently enforce written protocols and proceduresAbility to work independently and make sound operational decisionsDependable and willing to work the schedule necessary to support farm operations, including weekends or holidays when required Physical Requirements Ability to work in a farm environment and around animalsAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to bend, reach, climb, and perform physical farm-related activities as requiredAbility to safely lift and move materials consistent with the requirements of the operationAbility to work in varying temperatures and environmental conditionsMeasures of Success