Assistant Live Production Supervisor - Central -Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods•Willmar, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Supervisor supports Grow Out Farm operations in the Central Region of Jennie-O Turkey Store in the Willmar, Minnesota area. The role plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls farm activities to maximize productivity and cost control while producing high-quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications. It assists with developing and implementing short- and long-range objectives for Grow Out areas in alignment with business-unit and corporate strategies. The position reviews farm and flock conditions, performance, variances, profit plans, and capital expenditures; oversees training and compliance; and coordinates bird moves and barn cleaning and washing schedules. Travel is required to support farms in the covered area. Work is generally Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays as scheduled or needed. The position requires meeting biosecurity guidelines and working around turkeys, equipment, feed, dust, ammonia, and variable weather while using respiratory and eye protection.

Requirements

Demonstrated discipline, responsibility, and motivation.
Forward-thinking attitude and strong organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
A pattern of initiative and leadership.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
Ability to meet biosecurity guidelines.
Must not own or raise pet birds, wild or domestic poultry, or hogs.
Valid driver's license.
Able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Accountability.
Able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, carry, and reach while handling turkeys, equipment, and feed.
Able to work in dusty environments with ammonia present and in all weather conditions while using respiratory and eye protection.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in animal science, poultry science, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Field work experience in poultry husbandry.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control farm activities to maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control and produce market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications.
Assist in developing and implementing long- and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas in conjunction with Basic Production Business Unit and corporate strategies and objectives.
Analyze, review, and/or document farm and flock conditions, variances from closed flock reports, profit plans, capital expenditures, and performance standards.
Oversee training of support personnel to ensure customers receive products and services that meet or exceed expectations.
Ensure Grow Out farms and support areas comply with applicable company policies, procedures, and programs.
Oversee schedules for bird moves, brood barn cleaning, barn washing, and support for the Benson and Grove City (Central) areas.
Travel to provide support to farms in the covered area.