Operations Administrative Assistant bei Farmerfocus

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our values of Integrity, Transparency, and Family.

How this Role Will Be Impactful
The Operations Assistant will support members of the Farmer Focus operations team by providing high-level administrative support.
Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support and assistance to the Complex Manager and other Plant Operations leaders.
• Oversee time approval and time management processes for the Operations team, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Support calendar coordination and scheduling for team meetings, cross-functional engagements and leadership availability.
• Manage the collection, organization and reporting of incentive data to support performance tracking and rewards programs.
• Act as a liaison between the Operations team and other departments to facilitate communication, resolve issues and streamline workflows.
• Communicates in-person, by phone and email in a polite and professional manner.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Complex Manager. 

What You Bring to the Role

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required. 
• Knowledge of standard agricultural practices. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proactive team building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member. 
• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SMART devices, and internal Company programs/ applications). 
• Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions, and decimals). 
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications. 
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. 
• Ability to pay attention to detail. 
• Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgement. 
• Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization. 
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions. 
• Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities. 

Work Requirements and Environment

The position may be required to access the production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant. Hearing and eye-protective equipment required in the production area. Required to wear hair and beard nets in the production area.

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.