Lead Production Trainer - 2nd Shift

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

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’ 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 certified-humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. We work through our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We believe in creating a culture of learning and development that unleashes the human potential of all team members. How This Role Will Be Impactful The Lead Production Trainer is responsible for coaching and developing Trainers, Buddy Trainers, and team members to ensure high productivity, quality, and compliance. This role focuses on delivering effective training in safety, quality, animal welfare, and operational procedures. The Lead Production Trainer supports continuous improvement efforts while ensuring adherence to food safety programs and all Farmer Focus policies.

Requirements

Reliable attendance and punctuality
In-depth production knowledge to train and mentor new and existing trainers
Timely and accurate completion of all required documentation
Proven performance record with a positive, proactive attitude
Physically capable of lifting 70–80 lbs and working in cold, wet, or slippery areas
Flexibility to cross‑train and adapt to different roles as needed
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams
Tolerance for noise levels (50–110 dB) and exposure to dust, feathers, and raw poultry
3–5 years’ experience in poultry or meat production, including 1–2 years in a training or leadership role
Solid understanding of poultry processing operations, food safety protocols, and production standards
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Mentor, guide, and motivate Trainers, Buddy Trainers, and team members to achieve peak quality and productivity.
Ensure Trainers are proficient in all processes and positions, including department-specific metrics like yield and scrape scores.
Oversee Trainers’ documentation of new hire performance during the 60-day introductory period, including required Onboarding check-ins at weeks 2, 4, and 7.
Support the Orientation Trainer (Training & Development Specialist) during new hire onboarding (Orientation).
Collaborate with your supervisor to plan and implement training improvements.
Partner with Trainers, Team Leads, and Operations management to provide consistent feedback on team member performance.
Foster a positive team environment through proactive communication and engagement.
Coach Trainers to uphold and promote the Farmer Focus mission and core values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Ensure feedback from performance evaluations is communicated to the appropriate supervisors.
Maintain accurate training and performance tracking documentation.
Assist in developing training materials, SOPs, and job aids tailored to poultry operations.
Serve as the primary contact for production training activities and support.
Contribute to the development of department-wide training strategies.