Farm Supervisor

Jump Recruitment Specialists; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance Plan

Matched Pension Plan

Virtual Health

Employee Assistance Plan

Company Events

Paid Time off

Job summary

Jump Recruitment oversees Country Ribbon’s recruitment for a Production Supervisor role at its farm facility in St. John’s, NL. You will lead daily operations, coach staff, and ensure safety, animal care, and biosecurity to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience and post-secondary education in agriculture or food science, with a collaborative, safety‑minded approach. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an agricultural or food science program.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support farm employees on daily tasks, work quality, safety, and animal care standards.
• Ensure consistent application of best-in-class animal husbandry practices, promoting welfare, health, biosecurity, and production performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on animal welfare, production efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate daily barn operations to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Maintain barns, facilities, and equipment through environmental, feeding, and watering system monitoring.
• Foster a positive, safe workplace culture and ensure biosecurity protocols are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in agriculture/food science

Job description

ST. JOHN'S, NL (Cochrane Pond) | PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Country Ribbon, is seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Supervisor to join the team at its production facility in St. John's, NL.

Our Story - Freshest Because It's Raised Right Here:

Country Ribbon Inc. is proud to provide customers with nutritious and delicious fresh and frozen chicken products produced from its farm, feed mill, and processing facilities, located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. With a long history in the province, Country Ribbon Inc. is on an ambitious path. Its future includes continuous improvement and key decisions on strategic capital investments, production of high-quality marketable products, innovation, financial sustainability and alignment of people, processes and technology to achieve the full potential of the company.

Country Ribbon Inc. employs over 300 people and markets its products under Country Ribbon, Pinehill and other brand names. Unique in Newfoundland and Labrador, the company is the province's only fully integrated chicken producer and processor, being involved in every stage of the process, from farm to plate. Country Ribbon always goes the distance to ensure quality and safety in what we do. A proud contributor to the poultry industry in Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond, Country Ribbon Inc. is an anchor in the local agriculture economy and is integrated with the region's retail, restaurant, and poultry supply chain. To find out more, click on https://www.countryribbon.com/.

The Opportunity?

We believe that our success depends upon having the right people in the right jobs with the ability to work well together. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Production Supervisor to join us at our Farm facility in Cochrane Pond.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily activities and ensuring operations are carried out safely and effectively. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach, and support farm employees on daily tasks, work quality, safety, and animal care standards.
• Ensure the consistent application of best-in-class animal husbandry practices, promoting animal welfare, health, biosecurity, and production performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on animal welfare, production efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate daily barn operations to achieve production targets and key performance indicators.
• Maintain barns, facilities, and equipment through effective monitoring of environmental, feeding, and watering systems.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Ensure strict compliance with biosecurity protocols and disease prevention measures, proactively mitigating animal health risks.
• Promote and support safe work practices and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist farm with production planning, staffing requirements, and operational priorities.

Is This Role Right for You?

You're a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven leadership skills and strong organizational capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a motivated approach to their work.
• Post-secondary education in an agricultural or food science program.
• 2+ years of previous supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

What do we offer?

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Including some of the following:

• Group Insurance Plan
• Matched Pension Plan
• Virtual Health
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Company Events
• Paid Time off

At Jump Recruitment, we recognize the value of diversity. We are committed to taking intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities in which Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate. We believe inclusion is not just about making room at the table, but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and recognizing that unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any accommodations they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available to candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.