Job Description

Farm Manager Position

We are seeking ideal candidates as a Farm Manager who should have detailed knowledge of farming and should be a self-starter and highly driven. Primary responsibility of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the production and maintenance operations to ensure timely and cost efficient production. Day-to-day supervision of the team to achieve all aspects of production on our leased poultry farm to include competitive performance, budgeting, planning, scheduling and maintaining compliance in a safe manner, and for compliance with all local, county, state and federal regulations as they relate to poultry production. This is a trainee position that will have to go through 6-8 week training process.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee daily farm operations, including egg or chick production, feed and water systems, environmental controls, and equipment functionality.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs or birds in accordance with quality standards.
• Coordinate farm set-up, clean-out procedures, and long-term production planning.

Staff Supervision

• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate farm employees to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Approve timecards, conduct employee evaluations, and implement disciplinary actions as needed.
• Participate in and lead monthly BASE meetings and safety briefings.

Animal Health & Welfare

• Monitor flock health, mortality, weight gain, feed consumption, and water intake.
• Enforce and maintain animal welfare protocols, vaccination schedules, and environmental standards.
• Document chick/bird movements in and out of the facility per company protocols.

Biosecurity & Compliance

• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols, including pest control, facility access, and sanitation measures.
• Maintain compliance with all USDA, FDA, ISO, animal welfare, and company-specific guidelines.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Facility & Equipment Oversight

• Inspect and maintain facility systems (ventilation, feeders, lighting, etc.).
• Submit and follow up on maintenance work orders.
• Manage cooler operations and temperature monitoring.

Administrative & Data Reporting

• Maintain accurate records on mortality, egg counts, feed, vaccinations, inventory, and water quality.
• Submit weekly and daily reports, body weights, and performance tracking spreadsheets.
• Utilize software tools (e.g., BIM, MTech, MS Excel) to manage flock and production data.

Interdepartmental Coordination

• Communicate effectively with internal teams (e.g., logistics, maintenance, mobile crews).
• Support mobile teams and assist with farm opening/closing as needed.
• Coordinate replacement scheduling for male and female flocks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in poultry production or livestock farm operations; supervisory experience required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, biosecurity, and production cycles.
• Basic math, reasoning, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, farm management software).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and be on-call 24/7.
• Forklift Training, OSHA 10, Lock-Out Tag-Out certifications preferred.
• Physically able to work in varying environmental conditions and perform manual labor as needed.
• Required to participate in weekly personal swab testing for Salmonella monitoring in accordance with pedigree biosecurity standards.

Working Conditions

• Environment includes poultry houses, egg coolers, and outdoor conditions.
• Exposure to live animals, dust, ammonia, and farm chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with all biosecurity rules is mandatory.

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