What are the responsibilities and job description for the BROILER SUPERVISOR position at Sanderson Farms, Inc?
Primary Function:
*Supervises contract broiler growers in the production of quality, cost-efficient broilers using approved poultry husbandry practices.
*Performs administrative duties preparing and maintaining reports in the area of broiler production.
111. Major Responsibilities:
*Directs and persuades contract broiler growers to follow the approved broiler growing practices, maintaining farm facilities and growing broilers.
*Checks progress of broiler growout on each flock and makes timely corrections as good poultry husbandry suggest.
*Manages the Learning and training experience of contract broiler growers to continually improve the knowledge and skills in successful broiler growout.
*Advises Broiler Manager as to broiler health issues and administers medications and vaccines prescribed by the Corporate Veterinarian.
*Pulls fat and blood samples from all flocks on a timely basis as required.
*Must manage medications and associated paperwork to provide timely and accurate inventories .
*Responsible for proper Company vehicle operations .
*Performs other duties as required.
IV. Key Working Relationships:
*Reports to the Broiler Manager who provides general supervision and policy guidance concerning priorities, as well as specific assignments.
*Maintains close working relationship with other Broiler
Supervisors, Feed Mill, Hatchery, Live Haul, Accounting, Laboratory, Processing, Vehicle Shop, vendors, bankers, builders and health departments .
V. Position Requirements :
1 .
Academic :
Bachelors degree in agriculture, science, business or related area or equivalent experience.
2 .
Experience :
One year experience in poultry production preferred.
3 .
Personal :
Identify with the values and philosophies and mission of Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Ability to supervise and direct contract broiler growers in approved poultry growout practices .
Ability to communicate with superiors on a wide range of poultry—related topics.