Farm Manager

Scramble Staffing; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farm Operations Leader at Scramble Staffing will oversee an animal production operation, building a culture of accountability, developing people, and delivering outstanding results. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic focus on safety, animal care, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will lead a high‑performing team, set clear expectations, coach frontline employees and supervisors, use data to drive decisions, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to raise farm

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in animal agriculture, livestock, agricultural operations.
• Experience leading and developing frontline employees and supervisors.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance through strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while creating a culture of trust, accountability, and respect.
• Set clear expectations, provide consistent feedback, and develop future leaders.
• Drive operational performance by aligning daily priorities with business goals.
• Analyze performance, solve problems, and implement improvements that strengthen safety, quality, efficiency, and animal care.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and improve overall farm performance.
• Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Team Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

Job description

Farm Operations Leader / Lead People. Build Teams. Drive Results.

Make an Impact Through Leadership

We're looking for an exceptional leader to oversee one of our animal production operations. This role is about much more than managing day-to-day activities, it's about building a culture of accountability, developing people, solving problems, and leading a team that consistently delivers outstanding results.

The successful candidate is an experienced people leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment, develops others, and creates a culture where safety, animal care, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are part of everything the team does.

As the Farm Operations Leader, you'll be responsible for leading the operation through your people.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while creating a culture of trust, accountability, and respect.
• Set clear expectations, provide consistent feedback, and develop future leaders.
• Drive operational performance by aligning daily priorities with business goals.
• Analyze performance, solve problems, and implement improvements that strengthen safety, quality, efficiency, and animal care.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and improve overall farm performance.
• Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead by example, fostering an environment where people take ownership and continuously improve.

We're looking for someone who naturally leads others and brings out the best in their team.

You are someone who:

• Builds strong, engaged, and accountable teams.
• Coaches and develops employees to reach their full potential.
• Communicates with confidence, transparency, and respect.
• Makes sound decisions under pressure.
• Uses data and critical thinking to solve problems.
• Leads with integrity and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Creates a positive culture where people want to do their best work.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in animal agriculture, livestock, agricultural operations
• Experience leading and developing frontline employees and supervisors.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance through strong leadership.

Why Join Us?

Leadership matters here. Our Farm Operations Leaders have the opportunity to shape culture, develop great people, and make a direct impact on the success of the operation.