Farm Lead

Aviagen • Albertville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a farm supervisor who needs to have strong leadership and communication skills. Experience is the primary factor in landing a job as a poultry farm supervisor, but college courses or a degree in a relevant field, such as agribusiness or animal science, is recommended. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?

Requirements

• Previous experience in a farm setting is required
• A high school diploma is strongly required
• Good communication skills
• Great at interpersonal skill
• Sound work ethic and able to supervise team
• Ability to work in any environment
• Ability to solve problem if any

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with some study in business is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and efficiency of poultry farm operations
• Prioritizes tasks and decides on the necessary amount of machinery and number of workers
• Records data and creates reports on worker attendance, budget, supplies and animal growth
• Assigns duties to farm workers and ensures that they are carried out in an efficient manner
• Oversee the machinery that performs certain tasks, such as egg collection
• Training new workers, providing care to injured or ill livestock and enforcing workplace sanitation practices to prevent the spread of disease

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees