Farm Manager

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Description:

Provide day to day leadership necessary to support and ensure that the operation is run in a compliant and competitive manner

Establishes, measures, and is accountable for operating and capital budgets for the operation in a manner to enable the operation to maintain competitive position in the industry

Responsible for driving program compliance and competitive farm performance

Meets all facility operational plans to insure, scheduling of placements, harvest, health checks and accurate weight projections for bird movements

Progress reporting to include physical farm improvements, performance metrics and safety

Ensure that all elements of Bio-Security and Animal Care are in place and followed

Develop strategic long term plans for the operation that support competitive improvement, food safety and animal care

Job Qualifications:

Effective people management skills

Ability to carry out manual duties

Proficient computer skills

NVQ level 3 in poultry production or similar would be desirable

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.