Supervisor In Training

Duck•Yadkinville, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Supervisor in Training provides direct, daily leadership to assigned crew members under the guidance of the Team Supervisor. The role works alongside the crew, communicates assignments, reinforces established procedures, and helps employees perform their work safely and accurately. As proficiency develops, the employee takes on additional leadership responsibilities and provides supervisor coverage when assigned. Readiness for advancement is evaluated through demonstrated performance, leadership capability, and available business opportunities. The position involves preparing for and carrying out assigned field work, supporting vaccine preparation and daily equipment and supply readiness, monitoring workflow, and helping resolve routine operational issues. It also supports quality control, vaccine temperature monitoring, animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, training, and approved process improvements. Work is performed at the shop and in poultry houses and other agricultural settings, in varying environmental conditions. The employee works directly with the assigned Team Supervisor, crew members, division or operations managers, and supporting departments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 4:30 a.m. shop report time unless directed otherwise. Benefits include healthcare eligibility after 30 days, eight paid holidays, and up to two weeks of PTO after the first year, subject to applicable company policies.

Requirements

Ability to communicate work instructions clearly, lead by example, and coach crew members respectfully.
Dependable attendance, readiness for an early start, and ability to work the schedule required for assigned field operations.
Ability to learn and follow vaccination, quality, safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures.
Willingness to perform hands-on crew work, receive feedback, and take increasing responsibility within established authority.
Ability to perform assigned crew duties and follow required safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare practices, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in poultry service, vaccination, agricultural operations, or related crew work.
Experience training coworkers, leading a team, or providing supervisor coverage.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily assignments, demonstrate proper work methods, and provide clear direction and respectful coaching to crew members.
Model the company's core values and support a work environment where crew members understand expectations and take responsibility for their work.
Train crew members and reinforce approved procedures; communicate performance, attendance, conduct, or training concerns to the Team Supervisor for appropriate action.
Fill in for the Team Supervisor when assigned, work within delegated authority, and escalate decisions requiring management approval.
Report to the shop at 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, unless directed otherwise, and prepare for the day's assigned work.
Assist the Team Supervisor with vaccine preparation for the following day and confirm the crew has the equipment and supplies needed for daily assignments.
Work alongside crew members, monitor workflow, help resolve routine issues, and keep the Team Supervisor informed of delays or operational concerns.
Assist with daily vaccination checks, including quality control and vaccine temperature monitoring, according to approved procedures.
Observe bird handling and reinforce animal welfare and biosecurity protocols throughout the workday.
Support consistent vaccination performance through proper training and adherence to standard operating procedures; report and address deviations with the Team Supervisor.
Promote safe work practices, reinforce required precautions, and promptly report unsafe conditions, injuries, or equipment concerns.
Identify practical improvements to crew preparation, workflow, training, and quality; carry out approved improvement projects.
Participate in leadership development, seek feedback, and build the technical knowledge and judgment needed to lead a crew consistently.
Support assigned operational duties and development activities, and perform other related work as directed by the Team Supervisor or operations leadership.