Poultry Farm Lead: Hands-On Team Leader

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Alabama is seeking a Farm Lead to supervise a small group of farm employees and ensure daily duties are completed accurately and efficiently.

You will oversee egg collection, bird health monitoring, biosecurity, and routine barn activities, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in poultry, livestock, agriculture, or farm environment preferred.
• Previous leadership or lead-worker experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a small team while also working independently.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize issues and know when to address independently or escalate to management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate concerns clearly and promptly.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and company procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Dependable and responsible with ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a poultry house environment with typical farm conditions.
• Physically demanding work including standing, walking, bending, lifting, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide day-to-day direction to a small group of farm employees.
• Work alongside employees to complete daily farm duties and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collect, handle, and properly care for eggs according to company standards and procedures.
• Monitor poultry and promptly report bird health, behavior, mortality, production, or welfare concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the poultry house and surrounding areas.
• Assist with feeding, watering, ventilation, lighting, litter management, sanitation, and other barn activities.
• Monitor equipment and environmental conditions and report problems promptly.
• Identify issues and take action within guidelines; escalate when needed.
• Communicate with management about farm operations, employee concerns, bird health, production, and equipment issues.
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety, biosecurity, and welfare standards.
• Assist with training new and existing employees on procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and required paperwork.
• Help ensure farm meets company standards for cleanliness, biosecurity, egg quality, and productivity.
• Work independently with limited supervision and prioritize daily tasks.
• Support management with other farm duties and projects.

Skills

Poultry experience

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Physical stamina

Job description

Aviagen in Alabama is seeking a Farm Lead to supervise a small group of farm employees and ensure daily duties are completed accurately and efficiently.

You will oversee egg collection, bird health monitoring, biosecurity, and routine barn activities, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.