Production Supervisor

Willamette Egg Farms; Pasco, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 Supervisor to lead partial production operations at a designated site. The role focuses on animal welfare, flock management, bird scheduling, and movement, coordinating with specialty leads to address production, financial, and feed management needs.

Responsibilities include supervising hourly staff, maintaining safety and biosecurity, and ensuring product quality to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year or more experience as lead/supervisor.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly employees and oversee day-to-day production operations.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and biosecurity standards.
• Oversee bird health, feeding, ventilation, and facility cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Communication

Poultry husbandry

Biosecurity knowledge

MS Office

Production management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Agricultural or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Production management software

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management and direction of partial production operations at a designated site. The purpose of this role is to oversee areas of animal welfare, flock management, bird scheduling, and movement. This person will provide oversight of day-to-day operations and work with specialty leaders and teams on activities, projects, and issues that address production personnel, financial, processing, feed management, and other production matters to ensure priorities are successfully addressed.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership and support to hourly employees; may be responsible for some aspects of personnel management
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability
• Oversee bird health, feeding, watering, ventilation, and facility cleanliness
• Ensure product quality, minimize losses, and meet production targets
• Coordinate feed deliveries and manage inventory needs
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA, FSMA, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards
• Assist with budgeting and expense control
• Communicate issues to management and support required reporting
• Coordinate bird placement, staffing, and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1 year of experience as a lead/supervisor.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in various climate conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of poultry husbandry, animal welfare regulations, and biosecurity protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or a related field
• Previous poultry or in large-scale animal agriculture industry experience.
• Feed Haul and Feed Mill management, breeder and broiler production or hatchery operations experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

This position operates primarily in a farm/production setting, involving regular exposure to outdoor elements, livestock, and various types of production equipment. The role demands physical stamina, requiring extended periods of standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and frequent lifting. Comfort around animals and familiarity with agricultural machinery is essential. The work environment includes exposure to typical farm conditions such as dust, odors, and noise. Flexibility is crucial, as the position may require availability for on-call duties and emergency situations outside standard hours. Adherence to safety protocols and biosecurity measures is paramount. This dynamic setting requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented situations.

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.

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition ReimbursementEmployee 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.

Location(s)

1831 East Sagemoor Road, Pasco , Washington 99301 , United States