Department Supervisor - Chicken Live Operations

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Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $70,375 to $87,975 per year

Responsible for chicken growth performance, quality, and production costs on ranches and ensure, that, through a well-trained staff of Field Supervisors will meet the requirements of the annual production schedule, animal welfare

standards and safety. Includes:

1) Implementing and controlling field compliance with grow-out, disease prevention, and quality programs including animal welfare and food safety.

2) Coordinating with and informing technical, administrative, and service personnel, and other managers of any information that could affect their decisions or influence bird performance.

Responsible for fryer performance, quality, and production. Controlling and maintaining bird health with the aid of all available facilities, and equipment to include vehicular, industrial safety, and maintenance awareness programs.

Implementing and controlling field compliance with grow-out, disease prevention, safety, and quality programs.

Coordinating all ranch functions and ensuring accurate completion. Coordinating labor needs and scheduling accordingly. Completing wage records and personnel evaluations on all subordinate employees. Employee development and training. Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed. Administer employee disciplinary actions and assist with the hiring and firing of employees as needed.

Assist in the development and submission of proposals, budgets, and projections for production facilities and activities. Setting up and running statistically valid tests under the direction of either the department manager or superintendent that measure the impact of new products or processes. Develop and measure department initiatives to improve performance and/or lower cost.

Maintain an efficient staff that operates efficiently and safely. Includes training to develop junior promotable people on staff with interest in advancement and long-term security for the department and the company. Maintain good inter-company (including employee/employer) and community relations.

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