Farm Supervisor

Job Description Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Lay Farm Manager in overseeing safe, efficient, and productive poultry farm operations.
• Learn established farm operations and management practices by working alongside the outgoing Farm Supervisor during the transition period.
• Monitor conditions and priorities across multiple farms and respond appropriately to changing operational needs.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for farm employees when questions, problems, or unexpected situations arise.
• Troubleshoot issues involving poultry care, equipment, staffing, sanitation, farm conditions, and daily operations.
• Prioritize work and coordinate the employees, equipment, supplies, and other resources needed to complete it.
• Assign duties to farm employees, communicate expectations clearly, and follow up to ensure work is completed safely and correctly.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and practical guidance to help new and existing employees become confident and successful in their roles.
• Identify performance or training gaps and assist employees in developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet farm standards.
• Assist with breeder operations, vaccinations, farm cleanouts, sanitation, biosecurity, and routine farm and vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee the safe and effective use of farm machinery and equipment.
• Help ensure proper care of poultry, including recognizing and responding to signs of illness, injury, or other concerns.
• Promote and enforce company expectations related to safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, sanitation, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare reports related to staffing, attendance, supplies, production, poultry growth, and other farm activities.
• Communicate farm needs, emerging concerns, and recommended solutions to the Lay Farm Manager.
• Assist other farms and departments when operational needs require additional support.
• Participate in an on-call schedule and respond to farm emergencies outside normal working hours as needed.
• Perform other duties necessary to support successful farm operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field, or at least five years of relevant poultry experience.
• Experience with poultry breeder operations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of poultry care, vaccination, farm cleanouts, sanitation, biosecurity, and farm operations.
• Experience troubleshooting farm equipment, operational issues, and basic farm or vehicle maintenance needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Ability to assess multiple needs, establish priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, practical, and solution-focused when responding to problems or emergencies.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while remaining team oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Willingness to accept responsibility, follow through on commitments, and work toward individual, departmental, and company goals.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other business systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between farm locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergency response as operational needs require.

Benefits:

Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date