Assistant Live Production Supervisor South- Medford/Altura MN Area

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Medford, MN

62d•$59,025 - $82,625•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant Supervisor in the South Region of the JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, located in the Medford area. The role focuses on maximizing Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling farm activities to achieve the least cost/high quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications. The Assistant Supervisor will also assist in developing and implementing long and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas, analyze farm and flock conditions, oversee training of farm personnel, manage flock health, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Hormel Foods is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue, known for brands like PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, and JENNIE-O®.

Requirements

Discipline, responsibility, and motivation
A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability
A pattern of initiative and leadership
Must be able to travel to provide support to farms in covered area
A basic understanding of mechanical systems
Able to meet biosecurity guidelines. Cannot own or raise any type of pet birds, any variety of wild or domestic poultry or hogs
Valid driver’s license/able to work weekends, holidays as scheduled
Good attendance record
Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling turkeys/equipment/feed
Able to work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using respiratory/eye protection
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in poultry science or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Bilingual English/Spanish
Field work experience in poultry husbandry

Responsibilities

Maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling farm activities to achieve least cost/high quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications.
Assist in the development and implementation of both long and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas in conjunction with overall Basic Production Business Unit and corporate strategies and objectives.
Analyze, review and/or provide documentation on farm and flock conditions, variances from closed flock reports, profit plans, capital expenditures, and performance standards.
Oversee training of farm personnel to ensure customers are receiving products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
Manage flock health to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
Ensure Grow Out farms compliance with all appropriate company policies, procedures, and programs.