Compliance Specialist, Live Production

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 Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist – Live Production is responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards across the grower network. This role supports audit preparation, data management, and interdepartmental coordination to maintain compliance withUSDA Organic and other relevant programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the GAP audit list and completes applications
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports for the Non-GMO Program (NGP) program.
• Support the onboarding process for new growers by entering data into Smartsheet and distributing relevant information to internal departments, including Longeneckers and Kalmbach.
• Monitor the slaughter schedule to ensure alignment with GAP requirements.
• Upload chick delivery data into SOW.
• Ensure corrective actions are documented and completed for each flock.
• Assist in audit preparation by generating reports, retrieving documentation, and verifying data accuracy.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of corrective actions.
• Maintain and update grower binders and compliance records.
• Enter mortality data as needed to support live production tracking.
• Maintain accurate grower lists and generate reports for internal use.
• Facilitate grower communication and correspondence in coordination with relevant departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural compliance, live production, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and other data management platforms.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to ethical standards and sustainable farming practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will not be required to access the plant or farms. Occasionally, will need to go to the post office.

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.