Chicken Grow Out Field Supervisor (Days)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, California is seeking a Grow-Out Supervisor to lead poultry production operations, ensure bird health, and maintain quality standards across fryers and facilities.

The role requires 1–2 years of grow-out supervisory experience, a degree in Poultry Science or related field, strong communication and leadership, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Candidates should have data analysis skills and a good driving record; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Ag-Business, or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Good computer skills and data analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fryer performance, quality, and production.
• Control and maintain bird health with facilities and equipment.
• Implement field compliance with grow-out, disease prevention, safety and quality programs.
• Coordinate ranch functions and ensure accurate completion of tasks.
• Coordinate labor needs and scheduling.
• Complete wage records and personnel evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $70,304 to $83,750 per year

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for fryer performance, quality, and production. Includes: controlling and maintaining bird health with aid of all available facilities, and equipment to include vehicular, industrial safety and maintenance awareness programs.
• Implementing and controlling field compliance with grow out, disease prevention, safety and quality programs.
• Coordinating all ranch functions and insuring accurate completion.
• Coordinating labor needs and scheduling accordingly
• Completing wage records and personnel evaluations on al subordinate employees.
• Employee development and training. Ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Administer employee disciplinary actions and assist with the hiring and firing of employees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of successful chicken grow out supervisory experience.
• Strong Animal Science background (a Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science, Ag-Business or related field is preferred).
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong leadership/supervisor skills with the ability to act independently and be able to evaluate fairly and objectively.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedules as needed to include weekends, holidays, late and early morning hours.
• Must have good computer skills and the ability to create and analyze data.
• Ability to interface with all support groups, departments and upper management.
• Must have and maintain a good DMV driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful.

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