Flock Management Supervisor

cargill • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Flock Management Supervisor will be responsible for a designated group of contract producers. This position will work closely with those contract producers as well as the Grow Out Manager, to arrive at solutions and make decisions that will positively impact their area of responsibility and the profitability of the business.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of work experience
• No exposure to or ownership of any poultry, birds, or swine
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Experience utilizing Amino system software

Responsibilities

• Working with contract growers to ensure compliance of policies, laws, and best management practices (including brooding)
• Maintaining accurate records of billing, mortality, settlements, etc., in the designated system
• Pulling fat and blood samples for flock processing
• Communicating and working with the grow-out manager and veterinarian staff
• Working with support departments to ensure and deliver compliance changes as necessary
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions for direct reports
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees