HARRISON POULTRY
Bethlehem, GA
Shift: fulltime
[Board company: Wayne-Sanderson Farms] 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 attendance of personnel. * Maintain fuel inventory and holding shed maintenance. * Ensure adherence to safety program, as well as DOT and D7I compliance. * 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.