PRIMARY FUNCTION:                    

Primarily responsible for supervising catch operations, and scheduling drivers and loads to meet production schedules.  Also responsible for managing truck shop operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:                        

• Act as liaison between Wayne Farms and contracted catching crew laborers.
• Assist with preparation of daily catch and plant receiving schedules.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules to drivers and contractors.
• Project weight of product on farms.
• Supervise truck drivers, weigh masters and truck shop personnel.
• Compile, balance and submit daily and weekly reports to Accounting.
• Communicate feed withdrawal and catch times to producers and crew catchers.
• Supervise and monitor time and attendenance of personnel.
• Maintain fuel inventory and holding shed maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety program, as well as DOT and D7I complainace.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees and customers.
• Supervise and participate in employee development, and administer disciplinary action.
• Oversee and monitor sanitation and disinfection of breeder houses.
• Ensure all USDA and animal welfare guidelines are enforced and adhered to.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of 6 – 10 hourly contracted employees.
• This is a Leader of People position with required competencies:  Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND minimum 2 years’ live poultry experience within a similar environment OR Associate’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Poultry or veterinary assistant experience.
• CDL license

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Solid foundational poultry science knowledge.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
• High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of math functions and skills.
• Solid organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
• Ability to understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
• Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.