Farm Manager - Commerford Farm - Danvers, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Danvers, MN

3h•$53,895 - $70,050•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Manager is responsible for maximizing the productivity and profit of assigned Brood or Grow Facilities by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities to meet and exceed customer specifications. This role involves documenting plans, fostering positive employee morale and retention, implementing training, maintaining product and supply volume, costs, and quality, and promoting safety while complying with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

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.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).
Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in attendance and dependability, performance (quantity and quality), behavior and cooperation.
Must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).
Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
Willing to work 7 days/week up to 2 weeks at a time.
Good math ability to perform farm inventory and other record keeping tasks.
Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform minor repairs and maintenance activities.
Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Effectively support the implementation of principles and philosophies expressed in company documents within assigned farm departments.
Assist with the training of all employees at the assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with the Area Production Supervisor and within company policy guidelines.
Manage flocks within the assigned brood/grow farm to achieve optimum poult and turkey performance in communication with the Area Production Supervisor and according to the Department Production guide.
Assist with the planning and directing of farm work on a regularly scheduled basis within corporate and division policy perimeters, including maintaining accurate livability records, individual flock records, monthly checklists, bird handling, timecards, and attendance calendars.
Manage and monitor environmental conditions of the farm's flocks to maximize performance.
Review issues with the Area Production Supervisor and collaborate on solutions to maintain healthy and comfortable flocks.
Know, understand, and enforce all sanitation and biosecurity procedures as set forth by Jennie-O Company Live Production policy, along with Company policies, rules, and procedures.
Ensure the assigned brood/grow farm and working area are kept maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
Ensure that feed is scheduled and ordered in a timely manner following guidelines and procedures set by the feed mill.
Ensure company safety audits are completed with results meeting or exceeding Company standards.
Ensure the implementation of preventative maintenance and repairs for facility, equipment, and vehicles within the assigned brood/grow farm.
Utilize the Brood/Grow Manual and share new ideas and procedures for updating with the Area Production Supervisor that enhance quality and livability.
Review Emergency situations with employees annually, including procedures for fire, standby power, and emergency weather.
Ensure farms and supporting personnel are performing their jobs to continually provide customers with products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
Ensure compliance with all appropriate Company policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure that all farm/flock inputs and outputs are fully accounted for accurately and in a timely manner.
Have a thorough understanding of all technical fundamentals necessary to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
Maintain standard environmental requirements to maximize turkey potential and ensure efficient usage of shavings, electricity, L.P. Gas, medications, feed, etc.
Assist the Area Production Supervisor in developing profit plans and capital expenditure plans annually, understanding resources needed for performance and setting objectives for improvement.
Ensure all jobs necessary for proper performance of flocks are conducted, including poult placement, bird transfers, environmental sampling, and other farm activities.
Perform vaccination activities, including manufacturing and administration of vaccines per Staff Veterinarian.
Be involved in department activities and problem-solving through regular attendance of employee meetings and participation on problem-solving teams.
Ensure that turkey handling and care is done in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
Be fully knowledgeable of all Grow Out operating procedures and specifications.
Be fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production sanitation procedures and policies.
Be fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production personnel policies and benefit programs.
Be available as needed on a 24-hour, 7-day per week schedule, including assigned weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive pay with pay increases
Training on all equipment and procedures
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage (eligible after 30 days of employment)
Life & disability insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
401K
Pension
Stock purchase plan
Continuing education
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
Advancement opportunities