Production Supervisor - Cage Free Layers

Daybreak Foods•Clearfield, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, the Supervisor will provide leadership to the team and assist with supervision of employees as needed in different areas. This role involves ensuring daily operations run smoothly, monitoring animal welfare, environmental controls, and equipment, and providing training and coaching to employees.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to read, speak, and write English required
3 to 5 years of experience in a poultry production setting preferred
1 to 3 years holding a position of leadership
Basic Preventive Maintenance experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Ability to hire, train, motivate, and retain a talented workforce
Ability to provide effective coaching, mentoring and discipline
Ability to plan, execute, and measure results and outcomes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrate a positive team-oriented attitude
Ability and willingness to learn several associated positions
Knowledge of effective safety practices
General understanding of electrical and mechanical devices with good troubleshooting skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of computers including windows based programs and systems
Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field (Ag, Business, etc.)
5+ years of experience in poultry industry
Bilingual Preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Commit and adhere to Daybreak Foods industry leading Animal Welfare practices and standards
Supervise daily operations of the staff
Monitor the completion and accuracy of daily chore sheets
Monitor the environmental controls of the barns and complex throughout the day and implement corrective actions to address concerns found
Monitor equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and keep up with necessary PMs
Ensure effective safety practices and procedures are being followed
Assist with animal welfare programs and documentation as needed for audit purposes
On call for 24 hour alarm calls and any corrective action needed to resolve them
Ensure proper and thorough training is completed for employees
Monitor stakeholder activity during the workday and adjust to optimize efficiency
Provide coaching for employees as needed
Assist with providing progressive discipline and corrective action as needed
Assist with performing performance evaluations
Collect weekly numbers and create final reports
Responsible for bird moves
Other duties as assigned