Live Haul Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms•Waco, TX

About The Position

The Live Haul Supervisor primarily supervises catch operations and schedules drivers and loads to meet production schedules. The role also manages truck shop operations and directly supervises 6–10 hourly contracted employees. This is a Leader of People position requiring strategic agility, business acumen, team building, customer focus, and command skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of live poultry experience in a similar environment, or an associate’s degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Solid foundational poultry science knowledge.
Highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
High work capacity, dependability, results orientation, and a strong sense of urgency.
Strong leadership skills.
General knowledge of math functions and skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
Ability to understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from available inputs.
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations and non-routine problems.
Basic reasoning skills and ability to carry out written, oral, and diagram-form instructions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Poultry or veterinary assistant experience.
CDL license.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between Wayne Farms and contracted catching crew laborers.
Assist with preparation of daily catch and plant receiving schedules.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to drivers and contractors.
Project product weight on farms.
Supervise truck drivers, weigh masters, and truck shop personnel.
Compile, balance, and submit daily and weekly reports to Accounting.
Communicate feed withdrawal and catch times to producers and crew catchers.
Supervise and monitor personnel time and attendance.
Maintain fuel inventory and holding shed maintenance.
Ensure adherence to the safety program, DOT, and D7I compliance.
Build and maintain effective relationships with employees and customers.
Supervise and participate in employee development, and administer disciplinary action.
Oversee and monitor sanitation and disinfection of breeder houses.
Ensure USDA and animal welfare guidelines are enforced and followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.