Supervisor 3rd Shift- Duck Barn

Maple Leaf Farms; Milford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Farms is seeking a hands-on supervisor for the Holding House operations on the 3rd shift. You will lead and supervise Holding House employees and truck drivers, manage daily assignments, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will train staff on duck care, safety procedures, and company policies, monitor performance, and coordinate with Processing Plant management and USDA inspectors to uphold Duck Well-Being and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable to established expectations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read English; bilingual capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Holding House employees and drivers on assigned operations.
• Coordinate daily assignments and schedules to meet operations needs.
• Monitor performance, attendance, productivity, safety, and procedures.
• Participate in hiring, training, coaching, and evaluations.
• Train employees on duck care, safety, and company policies.
• Ensure ducks are moved safely per Duck Well-Being standards.
• Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate washing of transport equipment with Holding House management.
• Conduct safety meetings and performance discussions.
• Monitor supplies and initiate reorders.
• Communicate with Processing Plant management, USDA inspectors, and other departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training & coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

LP Labor Grade I or equivalent

CDL Class A (manual exemption)

Tools

Tractors

Bobcats

Trucks

Hand tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

• Lead and supervise Holding House employees and truck drivers during assigned operations.
• Coordinate daily employee assignments and work schedules to meet operational needs.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, safety, and adherence to established procedures.
• Participate in hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, corrective action, and other employee-management responsibilities.
• Train employees on proper duck care and handling, safety procedures, company policies, and operational expectations.
• Ensure ducks are moved and handled safely in accordance with Duck Well-Being standards, including appropriate density and weather considerations.
• Monitor daily operations for safety, quality, and efficiency concerns and take appropriate corrective action when issues arise.
• Inspect and monitor facility systems and operating equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure trucks, trailers, and other operating equipment are properly inspected, cleaned, and referred for maintenance when necessary.
• Coordinate transportation equipment washing and other operational activities with Holding House management.
• Conduct safety meetings, employee performance discussions, and other team communications.
• Monitor essential supplies and initiate reorders as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Processing Plant management, supervisors, USDA inspectors, maintenance personnel, drivers, and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, Duck Well-Being, biosecurity, and operating procedures.
• Perform other supervisory and operational duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable to established expectations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions with limited supervision.
• Strong commitment to employee safety, Duck Well-Being, and biosecurity.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine operational issues involving loading, unloading, equipment, and live-duck handling.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate tractors, Bobcats, trucks, and other farm or facility equipment.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and related software.
• Ability to read and understand English; bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Completion of LP Labor Grade I or equivalent experience.
• Class A CDL with manual exemption preferred.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on supervisory position performed in a Live Production environment. The position requires prolonged walking and may involve frequent bending, twisting, lifting, climbing, unloading trucks and trailers, and washing equipment using industrial pressure-washing systems.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and safely handle live ducks weighing up to approximately 10 pounds .

The position works in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to disinfectants, solvents, cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, wet conditions, and agricultural environments. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.

Weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

Why This Role Matters

The Holding House is a critical part of Maple Leaf Farms' Live Production operation. As the 3rd Shift Supervisor, you'll play an important role in developing employees, maintaining safe and efficient operations, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring our Duck Well-Being standards are consistently followed.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys working with people, solving operational challenges, and taking responsibility for a team,

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