Foster Farms LLC

Production Live Support Superintendent - Chicken Live Production

Foster Farms LLC$89K — $112K *
Delhi, CA 95315In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in animal science, Agribusiness, or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of production supervisory experience needed.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee bird placements at the ranch to support production and performance goals.
  • Manage the appearance, clean-up, and maintenance of fryer ranch facilities.
  • Coordinate deliveries and inventory levels of rice hulls and shavings.
  • Direct operations of the Collier Warehouse for inventory and cost efficiency.
  • Lead and develop supervisory teams to meet production schedules.
  • Implement compliance programs for grow-out, disease prevention, and quality assurance.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Promotes workplace safety through various programs.
  • Fosters positive relations with employees, growers, and community stakeholders.
  • Involves managing a substantial annual production cost budget of $60,000,000+.
  • Focus on employee development and succession planning.
Full Job Description
Essential Functions

Pay Range: $89,750.00 - $112,175.00

  • Oversee proper bird placements at the ranch level to support production goals and bird performance.
  • Manage fryer ranch appearance, clean-up, set-up activities, and overall ranch maintenance both inside and outside facilities.
  • Coordinate and monitor rice hull and shavings deliveries, shipments, and inventory levels.
  • Direct all operations of the Collier Warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory control, cost efficiency, and material availability.
  • Lead and develop supervisors, foremen, and lead personnel to meet annual production schedule requirements.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with grow-out, disease prevention, biosecurity, and quality assurance programs.
  • Communicate critical operational information with technical, administrative, service, and production management teams to support decision-making and optimize bird performance.
  • Monitor and control warehouse, rice hull, and shavings inventories while maintaining budget and cost targets.
  • Manage and maintain an efficient brooder crew, emphasizing safety, productivity, employee development, and succession planning.
  • Oversee fryer ranch facilities, equipment, and grounds maintenance, including landscaping and appearance standards.
  • Promote workplace safety through vehicular, industrial safety, and maintenance awareness programs.
  • Foster positive employee relations and maintain strong partnerships with company personnel, growers, vendors, and community stakeholders.
  • Assist in the development, budgeting, forecasting, and submission of proposals for fryer and production facility operations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and production performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.


Additional Functions

Responsible for an annual production cost budget of $60,000,000+.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in animal science, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of production supervisory experience.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
  • Highly self-motivated, assertive, objective, and resourceful.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Valid Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record required.
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to follow, enforce, and support all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

About Foster Farms LLC

Foster Farms is a family-owned company that produces a wide range of fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Livingston, California. Foster Farms operates several processing plants and distribution centers throughout the United States. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and has implemented strict quality control measures to ensure the safety and freshness of its products. Foster Farms is also committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Foster Farms LLC
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1939

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