Poultry Production Lead — Safety & Quality

Willamette Egg Farms LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking a Production Leader to direct poultry production operations at a designated site in the United States. You will oversee personnel, flock management, bird scheduling, and project work to meet production goals while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards.

Responsibilities include leading hourly staff, ensuring product quality, managing feed and inventory, and coordinating maintenance and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of hands-on poultry production experience, with 2+ years as lead/supervisor.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying climates.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Poultry husbandry knowledge and biosecurity protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of personnel management.
• Lead hourly staff; promote safety, compliance, and accountability.
• Oversee bird health, feeding, watering, ventilation, and cleanliness.
• Ensure product quality, minimize losses, and meet targets.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and manage inventory needs.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure FDA/USDA/EPA/FSMA compliance and biosecurity.
• Assist with budgeting and expense control.
• Report issues to management and support reporting requirements.
• Coordinate bird placement, staffing, and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Versova is seeking a Production Leader to direct poultry production operations at a designated site in the United States. You will oversee personnel, flock management, bird scheduling, and project work to meet production goals while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards.

Responsibilities include leading hourly staff, ensuring product quality, managing feed and inventory, and coordinating maintenance and reporting.