Flock Services Manager - Center Fresh Farms

Poultry Science Association; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Flock Services Manager, where you will lead essential flock services across multiple locations. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient operations, from chick placement to pullet vaccination, while upholding safety and animal welfare standards. You'll be instrumental in training staff and managing logistics, contributing to the organization's vision of becoming a premier egg producer. With a commitment to excellence and community values, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for poultry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple activities and maintaining schedules.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate chick placement and pullet vaccination activities.
• Train employees on biosecurity and safety compliance.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Servant Leadership

Leadership Skills

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Advanced degrees or certifications in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Flock Services Manager

Department: Support Services

Location: Center Fresh Locations

Reports To: Director, Support Services

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Flock Services Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all Flock Services activities across Center Fresh locations. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of chick placement, pullet vaccination, and other essential flock services, contributing to the organization's goal of becoming the premier egg producer. The manager will report to the Pullet Production Manager and play a key role in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct and coordinate activities related to chick placement, pullet vaccination, and the transfer of pullets to layer houses.
• Manage the movement of spent hens and the cleaning of barns between flocks.
• Schedule Flock Services activities in collaboration with Support Operations and the General Manager, guided by the Center Fresh Master Schedule.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for Flock Services activities, including scheduling spent hen movements with receiving customers.
• Train employees and contract service providers on biosecurity, safety, animal welfare compliance, and human trafficking awareness, ensuring adherence in all areas.
• Lead, develop, and train employees in the proper performance of their duties.
• Perform administrative tasks such as payroll submission and compliance reporting within specified deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish with reading and writing comprehension.
• Proven experience as a Servant Leader
• Strong initiative, leadership, and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and maintain schedules
• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees or certifications in a related field
• Experience in the agricultural or poultry industry
• Additional certifications or language skills

Work Environment

This role is fast-paced and involves time-sensitive activities that impact various areas of Center Fresh operations. The work environment may include occasional standing, walking, and reaching, with the need to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

About Us

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

Benefits

• Regular performance reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.