Live Operations - Farm Supervisor

Butterball•Carl Junction, MO

About The Position

The Live Operations - Farm Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for the day-to-day operations of company farms, including flock health and performance, facility maintenance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement. The supervisor supports operational excellence through coaching, accountability, effective communication, and compliance with best management practices. The role oversees entry-level individual contributors and participates in hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, and scheduling. It also addresses employee relations concerns and works alongside farm employees, including providing coverage for weekend rotations as needed. The supervisor monitors turkey health, environment, performance, feed, flock records, and related operational factors. Responsibilities include implementing sanitation, disease-prevention, medication-administration, necropsy, diagnostic-sample transport, testing-support, and pest- and rodent-management programs. The role also maintains farm facilities, equipment, and grounds; verifies and records operational data; implements quality and efficiency initiatives; and communicates observations, resource needs, concerns, and recommendations to management. Work takes place in varied conditions, primarily in a farm environment and occasionally remotely. Farm work can include outdoor seasonal conditions, live animals, dust, sick or diseased animals, and required personal protective equipment. The role requires regional daily travel between company farms, such as Liberal and Bronaugh, Missouri. Showering in and out of farm locations may be required. When working remotely, the employee must have a dedicated workspace and adequate internet service.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Four or more years of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
One or more years of leadership experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Ability to coach, train, guide, and hold a team accountable.
Ability to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to foster relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts and calculate figures such as proportions, percentages, circumference, and volume.
Ability to read, review, and interpret business periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence and develop farm-specific procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Understanding of agricultural quality standards, food safety regulations, and best practices.
Presentation, coaching, and training skills, including the ability to respond to questions from different audiences.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to impact results through education, motivation, influence, and accountability.
Basic technology skills, including use of data-entry tools, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, using hands and fingers to operate equipment, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in farm conditions that may include outdoor seasonal environments, live animals, dust, sick or diseased animals, and personal protective equipment.
Ability to travel daily between regional company farms.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or related agricultural coursework.
Experience in farm, poultry, livestock, agriculture, or production leadership.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day activities of a team of entry-level individual contributors, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
Participate in hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, and scheduling; enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
Address employee relations concerns as they arise.
Work hands-on with farm employees and provide coverage for weekend rotations as needed.
Provide training and ongoing support to reinforce best management practices, high standards, and positive employee behaviors.
Monitor turkey health, environment, performance, feed, flock records, and related operational factors.
Implement sanitation, disease prevention, medication administration, necropsy, diagnostic sample transport, testing support, and pest and rodent management programs.
Maintain company farm facilities, equipment, and grounds by performing or coordinating repairs and maintenance with internal staff and outside service providers.
Verify, record, and maintain accurate farm data, including weekly mortalities, feed deliveries, flock records, and test flock information.
Implement initiatives to improve farm quality and efficiency and provide feedback or recommendations based on inspection results.
Interpret observations, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate resource needs, concerns, and recommendations to management.