Farms Supervisor

Willmar Poultry Farms is seeking a full-time Farms Supervisor . An affiliate of Life-Science Innovations, Willmar Poultry Farms is a commercial grow out company who grows turkeys for various customers. The Farms Supervisor oversees the overall management of turkey farms including employees, flock well-being, barn conditions and bio‑security while ensuring the compliance of company policies and procedures, along with industry regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Operations Overseeing flock welfare; supervising major bird activities, such as vaccinations, flock load outs and new flock arrivals. Inspects farms on a weekly basis Responds to alarm calls for barns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the absence of the Farm Manager Management Hires, manages, trains, motivate, engages, and disciplines employees on farms with the objective of building and maintaining a high performing unit to meet or exceed production goals Trains employees on daily operations, machinery and equipment, and safety Provides direction, technical guidance and support to employees Administrative and Compliance Daily administrative and record keeping tasks related to overall management Enforces company policies, procedures related to biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety; and, all regulatory requirements Job Specifications Knowledge Advanced knowledge of the turkey industry and government regulations preferred Knowledge of general repair work and maintenance. Solid understanding of basic business practices Skills Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities Written and verbal communication skills Active listening Mechanical, use of hand tools Leadership and teambuilding Abilities Able to be self-sufficient and to organize and prioritize work Able to lead and manage others while building a productive and cohesive team Experience Experience in animal husbandry and welfare required Prior experience leading and managing employees preferred Education/Credentials High School Diploma or equivalent required Valid Minnesota Driver's License and motor vehicle record must meet company standards Schedule General working hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday This position requires a flexible work schedule, with frequent nights and weekends. Values & Behaviors Trustworthiness: Earn the confidence of our team and customers by saying what we do and doing what we say. Employee Wellbeing: We value each team member and believe they deserve to be happy and engaged in their role. Excellence: Our uncompromising drive to be the best. Teamwork: We will achieve more as a team than we would as individuals. Resourcefulness: Thinking creatively through new or difficult challenges. Working Conditions Must be capable of bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods This position consists of working in an environment that includes exposure to dust and certain chemicals and fumes and extreme weather conditions. Starting wage: $32.83 - $41.04 #J-18808-Ljbffr