Production Supervisor

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Town of Palmyra (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor to provide leadership and support in everyday operations at their Town of Palmyra location. The Supervisor will help supervise employees, ensure safety practices, and assist in maintaining equipment. Candidates should ideally have an Associate Degree in a related field or considerable experience in the poultry industry.

Key qualities include strong leadership skills, the ability to work under pressure, and effective communication abilities. This role is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring high standards of animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Able to provide basic preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the staff.
• Monitor environmental controls and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure effective safety practices and follow protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Effective coaching

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associate Degree in a related field

5+ years in poultry industry

3 to 5 years in poultry production setting

1 to 3 years in leadership position

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, the Supervisor will provide leadership to the team and assist with supervision of employees as needed in different areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Commit and adhere to Daybreak Foods industry leading Animal Welfare practices and standards
• Supervise daily operations of the staff
• Monitor the completion and accuracy of daily chore sheets
• Monitor the environmental controls of the barns and complex throughout the day and implement corrective actions to address concerns found
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and keep up with necessary PMs
• Ensure effective safety practices and procedures are being followed
• Assist with animal welfare programs and documentation as needed for audit purposes
• On call for 24 hour alarm calls and any corrective action needed to resolve them
• Ensure proper and thorough training is completed for employees
• Monitor stakeholder activity during the workday and adjust to optimize efficiency
• Provide coaching for employees as needed
• Assist with providing progressive discipline and corrective action as needed
• Assist with performing performance evaluations
• Collect weekly numbers and create final reports
• Responsible for bird moves

Other Duties As Assigned

Any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and Experience

• Preferably an Associate Degree in a related field (Ag, Business, etc.)
• Or 5+ years of experience in poultry industry
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a poultry production setting preferred
• 1 to 3 years holding a position of leadership
• Basic preventive maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, speak, and write English required
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to hire, train, motivate, and retain a talented workforce
• Ability to provide effective coaching, mentoring and discipline
• Ability to plan, execute, and measure results and outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate a positive team-oriented attitude
• Ability and willingness to learn several associated positions
• Knowledge of effective safety practices
• General understanding of electrical and mechanical devices with good troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of computers including windows based programs and systems
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, ...