Overview
Farm Manager
This position is responsible for managing a staff of up to 15 employees and overseeing the care and well-being of turkey breeder hens on a company-owned farm.
Select Genetics presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies worldwide. The Farm Manager’s requirements are as follows:
- Basic math skills are essential.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Must be able to distinguish color.
- Be a self-starter without the need for constant supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Ensure washing and disinfecting procedures for turkey production facilities are performed in a safe and organized manner.
- Follow all the company’s rules and regulations for biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety.
- Work with a variety of tools and equipment.
- Ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull, and lift 50 lbs. or more.
- Successfully work with live animals.
- Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.
- Perform the job duties while constantly moving and using hands, occasionally lifting objects while exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals, and fumes.
- Present a positive and professional image of the company.
- Exhibit courtesy and professionalism in everything you do.
- Follow the directives of the Breeder Division Manager and Service Tech.
- Effective time management.
- Ensure the safety of Select Genetics assets under the position’s management.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Willingness to work varied schedules where some weekends will be required.
- Run/review activity reports determining the progress and status in attaining objectives, conference with the Manager and Serviceman to revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
- Follow and enforce all company regulations pertaining to biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety.
- Lead, train, motivate, and mentor employees on the farm to build and maintain a high-performing team to meet or exceed production goals.
- Other duties or tasks as assigned by Breeder Division Manager or Service Tech.
- Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the company’s needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A College Degree in a related field is preferred.
- Does not own or operate around backyard poultry operations off-duty.
- Knowledge and/or experience of animal husbandry and welfare preferred.
- A solid understanding of basic business practices; the ability to lead and manage others; the ability to build creative, productive, and cohesive teams; excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and listening; the ability to be self-sufficient and able to organize and prioritize work; the ability to work under pressure; the ability to read and interpret relevant technical, industry, government regulations, and legislation; the ability to communicate interact, influence, persuade all levels of employees. The incumbent must exhibit sound business judgment, be decisive, flexible, and have determination.
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
Salary Description $30000 – 50000
