Animal Welfare Superintendent Job at Foster Farms (Livingston)

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position will be to support animal welfare (AW) and biosecurity programs that ensure that Foster Farms poultry are raised, handled, and transported in a safe, humane, and appropriate manner throughout our supply chain in accordance with company and national standards for animal care and handling.

Job Responsibility

Performing animal welfare and handling audits
Performing biosecurity audits
Assisting with the development and management of best practice training programs
Reviewing AW trends for the assigned production area(s)
Ensuring effective interdepartmental communication
Promote animal welfare culture throughout Foster Farms live and processing operations through education and engagement
Assist with the development and refinement of animal welfare and biosecurity training materials
Facilitate annual training at production facilities
Verify compliance to ensure training is completed during regular live production visits
Conduct unannounced and planned audits at Foster Farms production facilities, hatcheries, and farms
Conduct process audits to verify animal handling procedures and humane transportation of live poultry
Provide constructive feedback and communicate with production managers
Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and governmental standards
Review and record audit results within the company database
Assist with the refinement of current Foster Farms AW audits
Assist with execution of 3rd party welfare audits
Collaborate with business leaders in assigned area(s)
Provide technical support and assistance with the Foster Farms AW and biosecurity program
Create and distribute written audit reports after each visit
Analyze trends for animal welfare data for assigned complex(es)
Assist the Foster Farms AW QA Team with internal special projects, research trials, training projects, and evaluation of innovative technology

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of previous relevant Foster Farms experience in live animal production and/or processing in poultry, highly preferred
previous experience in meat or poultry plant operations or working for a third-party animal welfare auditing company, preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and follow through
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to produce quality work under pressure meet deadlines
Independently manage multiple work-streams
Work collaboratively with businesses and support functions throughout the company
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in multiple-location operations with diverse team members
Operate with strong professional values and ethics and a team mindset
Ability to work through difficult situations and maintain composure
Demonstrate leadership and the courage to withstand resistance to change and challenge status quo
Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Thorough knowledge of live production, biosecurity, food safety, animal welfare and handling standards
Ability to perform data analysis and reporting
Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) certification or eligibility and commitment to obtain certification within 12 months, required
Must be able to travel daily to various locations in the poultry complex (farms, hatcheries, offices, and plants) and work on all production shifts

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