Production Supervisor

Daybreak Foods, Inc.•Liberty Township, OH

26d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, the Production Supervisor provides leadership to the team and assists with supervising employees across different areas. The role oversees daily staff operations, animal welfare practices, barn and complex environmental controls, equipment condition and maintenance, safety procedures, employee training and performance, and production reporting. The supervisor is also responsible for bird moves and is on call for 24-hour alarm calls and the corrective actions needed to resolve them.

Requirements

Preferably an associate degree in a related field, such as agriculture or business, or 5 or more years of experience in the poultry industry.
Three to five years of experience in a poultry production setting is preferred.
One to three years in a leadership position.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve 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.
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 socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field, such as agriculture or business.
Five or more years of experience in the poultry industry as an alternative to a related associate degree.
Three to five years of experience in a poultry production setting.
Basic preventive maintenance experience.
Bilingual Spanish and English skills.

Responsibilities

Commit to and adhere to Daybreak Foods’ animal welfare practices and standards.
Supervise daily staff operations.
Monitor the completion and accuracy of daily chore sheets.
Monitor environmental controls in the barns and complex throughout the day, and implement corrective actions to address concerns.
Monitor equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and keep up with necessary preventive maintenance.
Ensure effective safety practices and procedures are followed.
Assist with animal welfare programs and documentation as needed for audits.
Respond to 24-hour alarm calls and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure employees complete proper and thorough training.
Monitor stakeholder activity during the workday and adjust it to optimize efficiency.
Coach employees as needed.
Assist with progressive discipline and corrective action as needed.
Assist with performance evaluations.
Collect weekly numbers and create final reports.
Be responsible for bird moves.
Perform other duties as assigned.