Farm Manager Trainee

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking ideal candidates as a Farm Manager who should have detailed knowledge of farming and should be a self-starter and highly driven. Primary responsibility of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the production and maintenance operations to ensure timely and cost efficient production. Day-to-day supervision of the team to achieve all aspects of production on our leased poultry farm to include competitive performance, budgeting, planning, scheduling and maintaining compliance in a safe manner, and for compliance with all local, county, state and federal regulations as they relate to poultry production.

• Manage the care, set up, and upkeep of the facilities
• Employee management including discipline, training and scheduling
• Maintain bird health ensuring optimal environmental conditions, and ensuring proper feed, light, and water conditions are met
• Provide accurate record keeping, scheduling
• Oversee farm logistics: feed ordering, supply inventory, bird movements, etc
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine maintenance
• Insure all production goals are met
• Coordinate with and support other Hubbard managers and facilities
• Maintain environmental settings through the use of Rotem controllers and conventional environmental systems
• Be on call for farm alarms and emergency situations
• Monitor strain security to preserve and protect the purity of our bloodlines from contamination or theft
• Ensure proper bird handling in accordance with animal welfare practices.
• Comply with and enforce Hubbard LLC Personnel and Job Safety rules, Biosecurity regulations, and the Bird Welfare Policy
• Perform all other duties assigned by management

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Have had management experience or 2 years of poultry experience
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must have basic computer skills and show a level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, m-Tech
• Must be a self-motivator with the ability to learn quickly and apply skills effectively
• Domestic travel and some out-of-state travel will be required

Physical Requirements and Other Conditions:

• Candidate must adhere to strict confidentiality rules in regards to data handling
• For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species
• Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Hubbard avian species
• Candidate agrees to comply with all other company bio­security, animal welfare, safety, and personal conduct policies
• Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals

Benefits: Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

EEOC Statement:

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.