Breeder Ranch Foreperson Ex

Foster Farms; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Breeder Ranch Manager to oversee all farm operations, ensuring birds are raised per company standards and eggs are collected for optimum hatchability. You will lead a ranch team, coordinate with leads and supervisors, and maintain compliance and safety on site.

The role requires at least one year of poultry production experience and strong leadership, with responsibilities including egg handling, environmental control, and collaboration with management to optimize

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of poultry production, agriculture, livestock, or farm management experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct the ranch team, with the Assistant Ranch Manager and Leads, to monitor and adjust chicken house environment.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs for quality and hatchability.
• Collect and dispose of daily mortality per company policies.
• Operate tractors and equipment for cleaning and farm maintenance.
• Assist with setup, placement, and movement of birds and preparation for shipment.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and biosecurity compliance and coordinate farm labor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent worker

Recordkeeping

Driver's license

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Salary Range from: $57,784 - $61,250 per year, plus eligible for 5% target bonus.

We Offer Our Team Members The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage.
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

There is no predetermined application window for this position. The position will close once a qualified applicant is selected.

The Breeder Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing all farm operations, including ensuring birds are raised in accordance with company policies and standards, and that eggs are gathered and handled properly to support optimum hatchability and production results.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Direct the ranch team, with the assistance of the Assistant Ranch Manager and any Leads, to perform the following tasks:
  • Monitor and adjust chicken house environmental conditions to support bird health and production.
  • Ensure the proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs to maintain quality and optimum hatchability.
  • Collect and properly dispose of daily mortality in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Operate tractors and other equipment for chicken house cleaning and general farm maintenance.
  • Assist with the setup, placement, and movement of birds.
  • Prepare birds for shipment and coordinate ship-out activities.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and biosecurity requirements.
  • Coordinate and direct farm labor activities to support daily operations.
• While the Ranch Manager’s primary role is to supervise and direct the team, he or she may be expected to perform some or all of the above tasks based on experience, maintenance needs, egg production volume, staffing/absenteeism, and when the ranch receives a new flock or transports spent hens.
• Maintain effective communication with company management and other departments regarding farm operations and production needs.
• Assist the Field Supervisor with hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, and transfers of team members within the operation, and communicate policy violations to the Field Supervisor so that appropriate corrective action can follow.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum one (1) year of poultry production, agriculture, livestock, or farm management experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Poultry management or breeder experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and farm equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, biosecurity, and environmental compliance practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and farm environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around live poultry, dust, noise, and farm equipment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Breeder Supervisor
• Feed Mill Personnel
• Hatchery Personnel
• Maintenance Personnel
• Office and Administrative Staff

External

• Contractors
• Vendors and Service Providers