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Seven Sons Poultry Supervisor
Location: Seven Sons Farm Roanoke, INSchedule: Average 40 hours/week, 8AM5PM | Weekend work on rotated schedule Reports to: Farm Operations Director
Overview of Seven Sons:
Seven Sons is a farm-to-consumer food business rooted in regenerative and ethical farming practices. We partner with nature to grow healthier soils, raise animals with integrity, and provide nourishing food directly to families. Our mission: restore the health of land, animals, and peopletogether.
Role Overview:
The Poultry Supervisor will lead the daily operations of our pasture-based laying hen flocks and broiler flocks. This role combines hands-on animal care, crew leadership, and systems management to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality, ethically produced eggs and meat. The right candidate is proactive, practical, and passionate about animal welfare and sustainable food production.
Youll oversee the on going performance of our broiler and hen flocks, maintain infrastructure, and lead our 4-5 part time poultry team membersall while modeling Seven Sons values of stewardship, excellence, and continuous improvement.
No prior poultry or livestock experience required but highly preferredwe hire for character and train for skill.
Core Responsibilities:
Daily Flock Oversight
Lead, manage, and willingness to be held accountable for work performed.
Ensure consistent, humane, and productive flock environments
Monitor flock health, lay rates, weight gains, and mortality.
Ensure functionality of any and all poultry equipment
Coordinate and execute daily mobile coop moves and fencing
Manage feed and water systems to ensure flocks are never without food or water.
Minimize floor eggs & egg breakage through proactive management
Team Leadership & Scheduling
Direct 45 team members on daily tasks and weekly priorities
Build and communicate weekly schedules based on flock needs
Offer feedback and training to promote growth and efficiency
Delegate task assignments based on team members strengths
Equipment & Infrastructure Stewardship
Maintain nest boxes, solar systems, water lines, feeders, fencing, and vehicles
Troubleshoot and solve electric fencing issues
Keep detailed records on production, equipment checks, and issues
Communication & Reporting
Keep Farm Ops Director updated on flock performance and challenges
Submit weekly workflows and metrics using Google Sheets
Help identify opportunities for improvement in operations and systems
Measurable Areas of Effectiveness (KPIs):
Flock Health & Welfare (lay rates, weight gains, mortality, Forage quality.
Task Efficiency & Job Completion
Feed Conversion Ratios & Waste Reduction
Team Leadership & Morale
Consistent Scheduling & Coverage
Preferred Background (but not required):
Farming, Landscaping, construction, or equipment operation
Team leadership in trades, agriculture, or similar industries
Experience working with battery power tools, & electric fencing.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base Salary: $45,000-$55,000 (Depending upon candidate)
$Full Time Food Credit
PTO (see manual for PTO policies)
Work Schedule:
Typical Day: 8 AM 5 PM
Hours per Week: 3545 depending on season
Weekend Work: Weekend work on rotated schedule (Every 3 weeks)
Evening Shifts: Limited to flock removals (34x/year)
Required Qualifications & Attributes:
Strong work ethic and reliability
Enjoyment of outdoor, physical work year-round
Ability to lead and collaborate with others
Good judgment and problem-solving skills
Willingness to take responsibility for successes and failures
Ability to lift 50+ lb and perform repetitive tasks in varying weather
Basic mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn equipment care
Comfort using Google Sheets for records and scheduling
Completion of prerequisite training materials (provided at hiring)
Willingness to work 1 weekend day per week
Occasional evening shifts during flock transitions (710times/year)
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