Live Operations - Farm Supervisor

Butterball, LLC; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Missouri is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead the day-to-day farm operations, flock health, data accuracy, and continuous improvement efforts. This role requires coaching, accountability, and effective communication with farm staff across locations in MO.

The supervisor will drive performance, manage scheduling, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and support operational excellence through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or the ability to succeed in the role.
• 1+ year of leadership experience or the ability to succeed in the role.
• Ability to coach, train, guide and hold a team accountable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities of a team of entry-level contributors and guides task completion.
• Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, and performance management.
• Works hands-on with farm employees and supports weekend rotations as needed.
• Provides training to reinforce best practices, high standards, and positive behaviors.
• Monitors turkey health, environment, performance, feed, flocks, and records.
• Implements sanitation, disease prevention, and pest management programs.
• Maintains farm facilities and coordinates repairs and maintenance.
• Records and maintains accurate farm data and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Supervises the team responsible for the day-to-day operations for company farms, flock health and performance, facility maintenance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement efforts. Provides hands-on leadership, ensures compliance with best management practices, and supports operational excellence through coaching, accountability, and effective communication.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of tasks. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
2. 2. Addresses employee relations concerns as they arise.
3. 3. Works hands-on with farm employees and provides coverage for weekend rotations as needed.
4. 4. Provides training and ongoing support to reinforce best management practices, high standards, and positive employee behaviors.
5. 5. Monitors turkey health, environment, performance, feed, flock records, and related operational factors.
6. 6. Implements sanitation, disease prevention, medication administration, necropsy, diagnostic sample transport, testing support, and pest and rodent management programs.
7. 7. Maintains company farm facilities, equipment, and grounds by performing or coordinating repairs and maintenance with internal staff and outside service providers.
8. 8. Verifies, records, and maintains accurate farm data, including weekly mortalities, feed deliveries, flock records, and test flock information.
9. 9. Implements initiatives to improve farm quality and efficiency and provide feedback or recommendations based on inspection results.
10. 10. Interprets observations, identifies opportunities for improvement, and communicates resource needs, concerns, and recommendations to management.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 1+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to coach, train, guide, and hold a team accountable
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster and cultivate relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts and calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, circumference, volume, etc.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and develop farm-specific procedures
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all aspects of work
• Understanding of agricultural quality standards, food safety regulations, and best practices
• Solid presentation, coaching, and training skills with the ability to respond to questions from any audience
• Firm problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to impact results through education, motivation, influence and accountability
• Basic technology skills with the ability to use data-entry tools, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, etc.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate degree or related agricultural coursework
• Experience in farm, poultry, livestock, agriculture, or production leadership

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions. Occasionally work is remote and primarily in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the farm environment. This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken. For remote work, the employee must have a dedicated workspace to safely setup and use assigned IT equipment, preferably free from distractions. The employee is responsible for ensuring adequate internet service is available when working remotely (the recommended minimum speed is 20mb download and 5mb upload).
• The noise level of the farm environment is usually moderate. Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.
• Regional daily travel between company farms required (i.e., Liberal and Bronaugh, MO).

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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