Poultry Ranch Lead & Operations Manager

Foster Farms; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Voluntary benefits

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Breeder Ranch Manager to oversee all farm operations, ensuring birds are raised per company standards and eggs are gathered and handled properly for optimum hatchability and production.

The role directs ranch teams, monitors environmental conditions, and coordinates farm labor while ensuring safety, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of poultry production, agriculture, livestock, or farm management experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct the ranch team, with the assistance of the Assistant Ranch Manager and Leads, to monitor and adjust chicken house environment and production.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs to maintain quality and hatchability.
• Dispose of daily mortality per policies and procedures.
• Operate tractors and equipment for farm maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist with setup, placement, and movement of birds and shipment preparations.
• Maintain safety, biosecurity and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Independent work

Computer skills

Recordkeeping

Driver's license

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Breeder Ranch Manager to oversee all farm operations, ensuring birds are raised per company standards and eggs are gathered and handled properly for optimum hatchability and production.

The role directs ranch teams, monitors environmental conditions, and coordinates farm labor while ensuring safety, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance across the operation.