Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Contract Flock Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the health, welfare, and performance of contract layer flocks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. This role involves regular on-site visits, data collection and analysis, and direct consultation with farmers. Acting as a critical liaison between contract farmers and Kreher Family Farms, the supervisor promotes optimal animal welfare, flock productivity, and continuous improvement across all aspects of poultry care management.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

• Monitor flock health and performance (weight, uniformity, feed/water intake, mortality); and work with the Director of Poultry Health and Contract Account Technician to make recommendations to improve; regularly inspect birds for signs of illness or distress and perform necropsy as needed.
• Conduct routine site visits to ensure compliance with health, welfare, and company standards.
• Collect samples for regulatory and health monitoring as needed (tissue samples, blood draws, manure sampling, feed, and egg collection).
• Build strong relationships with farmers by providing guidance, addressing issues, and collaborating on practical solutions.
• Coordinate with Director of Poultry Health to address flock health concerns and implement preventive care practices.
• Oversee poultry house preparation and recommend improvements to facilities, ventilation, and equipment.
• Monitor cleanliness, ventilation, feeding systems, and pest control; enforce biosecurity, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor all compliance paperwork (FDA, HFAC, AHC, EB, etc.) and work with Contract Account Technician to prepare farms for 3rd party audits and attend any audits as they arise.
• Provide hands-on support and recommendations related to nutrition, flock management, and vaccine administration.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of site visits, vaccination programs, and diagnostic results; report findings to leadership.
• Serve as liaison between farmers and internal teams (management, nutrition, veterinary).
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate and quality delivery of products.
• Support other departments and service areas as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Strong knowledge of poultry biology, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
• Skilled in poultry husbandry, housing systems, ventilation, and biosecurity management.
• Proficient in assessing flock performance, record-keeping, and compliance reporting.
• Understanding of welfare and quality standards (FDA, HFAC, AHC, EB, etc.).
• Analytical problem-solver with experience managing disease outbreaks and environmental challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical information clearly.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and mobile technology (iPad, laptop).
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Passionate about agriculture, animal welfare, and continuous professional growth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Animal Science or a related field or 3-5 years of relatable experience in lieu of degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role involves physically active work in outdoor and agricultural settings.

Physical Demands:

• Regular walking, standing, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders or stairs to access poultry housing and equipment.
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Hands-on flock work, including bird handling, sample collection (blood, tissue, manure, feed, eggs), and necropsy tasks.
• Operation and transport of sampling tools, testing kits, and mobile devices during site visits.

Work Environment:

• Primarily field-based with frequent travel to poultry farms across the NYS Finger Lakes region.
• Work conducted in barns, poultry houses, and outdoor environments with exposure to ammonia, dust, feathers, odors, noise, and varying temperatures or humidity (respirators/masks are available).
• Comfort with and regular contact with live animals and biological materials, requiring adherence to strict biosecurity and sanitation protocols.
• Occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work based on flock and farm needs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Frequent use of computers and mobile devices for data entry and reporting.
• Travel between farm sites and facilities; clean, valid driver’s license required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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