Ian Heard
Dayton,OR
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in poultry management. Skilled in Audit Preparedness, Process Optimization, and Mentorship, successfully leading teams to implement quality control measures and enhance product consistency, while fostering strong relationships across departments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live Production/Live Haul Superintendent
Foster Poultry Farms
Aurora, OR
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Manage team schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
- Implement quality control measures to enhance product consistency and reduce waste.
- Train staff on operational procedures and best practices for poultry management.
- Ensure best Animal Welfare practices for all stages of poultry production.
- Analyze production processes, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives to streamline communication and operational effectiveness.
- Lead safety audits, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
Animal Welfare Superintendent
Foster Poultry Farms
Aurora, OR
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of Animal Welfare through the production cycle.
- Facilitated and lead all regulatory audits. USDA, CAFO, Certified Humane, PVP and others.
- Designed and implemented data capturing tools to use for tracking and training.
- Conducted Animal Welfare training for all company Team Members and Contract Growers.
Field Supervisor
Foster Poultry Farms
Aurora, OR
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols across multiple teams.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for poultry management and processing techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in production workflows.
- Conducted regular quality control inspections to maintain product standards and compliance with regulations.
- Advised Contract Growers on environmental control to provide optimal growing conditions.
Farm Manager
Marcon Poultry Farms
Dayton, OR
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Implemented best practices in poultry care to enhance flock productivity and welfare.
- Developed and managed feeding programs, optimizing nutrition for various growth stages.
- Led team in maintaining equipment and facilities, reducing downtime through proactive maintenance schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School
McMinnville06-1993
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Audit preparedness and compliance
- Data analyzation
- Process Optimization
- Mentorship
Certification
PAACO certified Animal Welfare Auditor
Timeline
Live Production/Live Haul Superintendent
Foster Poultry Farms
08.2025 - Current
Animal Welfare Superintendent
Foster Poultry Farms
09.2024 - 09.2025
Field Supervisor
Foster Poultry Farms
10.2021 - 09.2024
Farm Manager
Marcon Poultry Farms
04.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School