Farm Manager

Select Genetics; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Genetics seeks a Farm Manager to oversee brooding and growing turkeys for placement farms. This role emphasizes basic math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in turkey farm operations, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and varying shifts while maintaining biosecurity standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2 years related experience.
• Experience in brood or grow turkey farms preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brooding and growing turkeys for placement farms.
• Lead, train, and motivate farm staff to achieve production goals.
• Ensure biosecurity, animal welfare and safety compliance across facilities.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and manage workloads effectively.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisor; prioritize tasks and manage time.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Select Genetics presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across the world. The Farm Manager requirements are as follows:

This position is responsible for brooding and growing turkeys for our placement farms

• Basic math skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Be a self-starter without the need for constant supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Wash and disinfect turkey production facilities in a safe and organized manner.
• Follow all of the company’s rules and regulations for bio security, animal welfare and safety.
• Work productively with peers in building an effective team.
• Be willing to help in any area to get the job done.
• Work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Have the ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull and lift 50lbs or more
• Successfully work with live animals.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform the duties of the job while constantly moving and using hands, occasionally lifting objects while being exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals and fumes.
• Work an extended work day, night and weekend, if needed.
• Present a positive and professional image of the company.
• Exhibit courtesy and professionalism in everything you do.
• Follow the directives of the Serviceman/Division Manager.
• Effective time management.
• Ensure the safety of Select Genetics assets under the position’s management.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Willingness to work varied schedule where some weekends will be required.
• Run/review activity reports determining the progress and status in attaining objectives, conference with the Serviceman to revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Follow and enforce all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Lead, train, motivate, and mentor employees on the farm with the objective of building and maintaining a high performing team to meet or exceed production goals.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2 years related experience.
• Experience in brood or grow turkey farms.
• Does not own or operate around backyard poultry, foul, or swine operations off duty.
• Knowledge and/or experience of animal husbandry and welfare preferred.
• A valid Missouri Driver’s License and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record if needed.
• A solid understanding of basic business practices; the ability to lead and manage others; the ability to build creative, productive, and cohesive teams; excellent communication skills including verbal, written and listening; the ability to be self-sufficient and able to organize and prioritize work; the ability to work under pressure; the ability to read and interpret relevant technical, industry, government regulations and legislation; the ability to communicate interact, influence, persuade all levels of employees. The incumbent must exhibit sound business judgement, be decisive, flexible, and have determination.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills a plus.

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