Farm Management Assistant Manager Application

Role and Responsibilities

1. Oversee assigned pheasant and/or partridge flight pens with a hands-on approach from 7 weeks through shipping

•  Maintain/uphold biosecurity protocols
•  Oversee/perform flight pen setup
•  Oversee/verify bird placement and stocking density
• Monitor flock health
•  Oversee and track mortality records
• Verify weekly checks are completed & numbers accurate
•  Perform feed checks and schedule orders
•  Ensure birds are properly cared for

2. Production leadership

•  Training staff on company SOP
•  Helping staff to understand the production process through company SOP and storyboard work instructions

3. People leadership

•  Establish a weekly cadence of communication with direct reports
•  Provide coaching to reports on SOP implementation
•  Create a culture of accountability

4. Self-leadership

•  Seek opportunities to grow through coaching
•  Weekly 1:1 reporting with Brian check
• Find ways to increase both production and leadership skills

5. Leading a team of 1 person to achieve (desired outcomes)

• Caring for the birds, ensuring proper food, water, and environmental conditions
• Coordinate with other Leads on equipment sharing
• Accurate bird counts in and out of flight pens
• Provide a high-quality bird for next stage of production

6. Success is measured by:

• • Achieving < 10% flight pen mortality per season
  • Having team members trained in all tasks
  • Implementing company standard operating and storyboard procedures for farm management
  • Accurate bird counts within 2%
  • Favorable supervisor and peer assessment of work performance

Qualifications and Required skills:

• Schedules are subject to change depending on seasonal workload and needs of the company
  • Weekend availability required, early start times and night checks occasionally required
• Walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 to 100lbs
• Communication with coworkers and supervisors, both written and electronic
  • Reading, writing, counting and basic math skills may be required
• Outdoor and indoor work is required; possible exposure to dust, animal dander, heat/humidity, direct sunlight, animal byproducts (including mortality), precipitation (rain and snow), mud
  • Be sure to dress appropriately for the situation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus, but not required
  • Experience operating farm machinery is a plus (Skid steer, tractors, etc)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Dependable, self-motivated, and good communication skills needed.

Our Mission Statement

Sustained profitability focused on integrity and accountability to our employees, customers, vendors and neighbors with respect for our birds and the environment.