Associate Director of Operations

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Operations management in establishing and measuring operating and capital budgets for the operation in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.
• Lead and develop each plant processing area to ensure plant metrics are met.
• Work with all support departments to ensure each facet of the organization is working together for associate engagement and meet company goals.
• Provide feedback and guidance to the processing team in developing solutions for improving processes, maintaining processing environment, and innovative problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and promote a community image of the Company as the preferred place to work.
• Ensure that product quality, service, and reliability meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience in Business or Ag-Business
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of budget development and administration, report analysis, USDA and employment law.
• Broad integrated knowledge of live production and plant operations.
• Ability to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings up to 25% of the time.
• Must be willing to relocate, if applicable.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Poultry husbandry knowledge and strong mechanical aptitude a plus.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $146,000- $220,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness, accident insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off