Assistant Production Manager

• Oversee and manage assigned breeder operations
• Ensuring required quantity and quality of hatch eggs are available for hatcheries
• Oversee all Breeder Producer relationships and all goods and services associated with their needs
• Implement and monitor all pullet and breeder production programs
• Ensure the training of development of all Breeder Representatives and Technicians
• Provide communication and direction for contract growers
• Monitor development of contract growers
• Monitor pullet placements, moves, vaccinations and ensure hatch egg numbers
• Provide performance and cost numbers to accounting and management
• Monitor pullet and breeder flock health and adherence to blood testing procedures
• Maintain pullet growing agreements and breeder flock agreements
• Lead and manage in a way consistent with company’s values and strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations (i.e. Animal Welfare, Safety, Environmental, etc.)

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or related field from an accredited institution OR 4 years equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 4 years’ poultry breeder operational experience
• Minimum 4 years’ supervisory experience within a similar environment
• Advanced poultry science knowledge
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and ownership of projects
• Ability to confront and manage through conflict situations with employees and contractors
• High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated success building effective teams with proven ability to lead by engaging and motivating a team and influencing an organization
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within organization
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skills
• Solid computer skills particularly with MS Office programs
• Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character