Live Haul Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for supervising catch operations, and scheduling drivers and loads to meet production schedules.  Also responsible for managing truck shop operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• 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 weight of product 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 time and attendance of personnel.
• Maintain fuel inventory and holding shed maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety program, as well as 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 all USDA and animal welfare guidelines are enforced and adhered to.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of 6 – 10 hourly contracted employees.
• This is a Leader of People position with required competencies:  Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND minimum 2 years’ live poultry experience within a similar environment OR Associate’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Solid foundational poultry science knowledge.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
• High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of math functions and skills.
• Solid organizational skills, with attention to detail. 
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character. 

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: 

• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
• Ability to understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
• Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.