Farms Supervisor

Willmar Poultry Farms • Willmar, MN

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About The Position

Willmar Poultry Farms is seeking a full-time Farms Supervisor. An affiliate of Life-Science Innovations, Willmar Poultry Farms is a commercial grow out company who grows turkeys for various customers. The Farms Supervisor oversees the overall management of turkey farms including employees, flock well-being, barn conditions and bio-security while ensuring the compliance of company policies and procedures, along with industry regulations.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the turkey industry and government regulations preferred
• Knowledge of general repair work and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of basic business practices
• Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Active listening
• Mechanical, use of hand tools
• Leadership and teambuilding
• Able to be self-sufficient and to organize and prioritize work
• Able to lead and manage others while building a productive and cohesive team
• Experience in animal husbandry and welfare required
• Prior experience leading and managing employees preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License and motor vehicle record must meet company standards
• Must be capable of bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• This position consists of working in an environment that includes exposure to dust and certain chemicals and fumes and extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of the turkey industry and government regulations preferred
• Prior experience leading and managing employees preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing flock welfare
• Supervising major bird activities, such as vaccinations, flock load outs and new flock arrivals.
• Inspects farms on a weekly basis
• Responds to alarm calls for barns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the absence of the Farm Manager
• Hires, manages, trains, motivate, engages, and disciplines employees on farms with the objective of building and maintaining a high performing unit to meet or exceed production goals
• Trains employees on daily operations, machinery and equipment, and safety
• Provides direction, technical guidance and support to employees
• Daily administrative and record keeping tasks related to overall management
• Enforces company policies, procedures related to biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety; and, all regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees