Field Supervisor- Turkey Live Production

Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000 per yearTo supervise the growing of meat turkeys in a least cost and efficient manner to insure a disease free, healthy quality product to the plant.  To coordinate all schedules for contract ranches and or company to insure that Foster Farms programs are followed. Collection and reporting of data, all while working and promoting job safety.Manage or supervise the maintenance of good ranch conditions and animal husbandry practices to assure optimum bird health and growthImplement and supervise field compliance with disease control and recognize diseases through post-mortems and to understand and implement medications for treatmentMaintain good sanitation, rodent and weed programsDelivery and any sanitation/medication suppliesWork and promote job safetyDevelop growers to produce turkeys according to the Foster philosophySupervise the training of ranch personnelMaintain a solid working relationship with contract growersCoordinate with the Scheduling Department and contract growers for the delivery of turkey poults.  Have facilities properly preparedCoordinate with the Scheduling Department and growers for timely pick-up of turkeys for processingCoordinate with the growers and proper vendors for timely clean-ups and delivery on new litterWeigh flocks regularly for accurate weights for processingAccurate completion of flock records; medication, vaccination, residues and final flock reportsTimely and accurate coding on invoices; rice hulls, shavings, medication and fuelPrepare periodic memos pertinent to ranch activities; Live haul, Feed mill, flock and ranch documentationHelp maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.Other duties as assigned