Breeder Manager

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to all personnel in the Breeder Dept. and direct their activities to meet the goals and requirements of the department.
• Take all necessary actions to provide a safe work environment for all associates.
• Communicate effectively with peers, producers, senior mgmt., subordinates, and non-company personnel to ensure performance and resolution of problems.
• Maintain productive relationships with 35 contract breeder producers.
• Monitor performance reports and develop budgets to utilize as management tools to evaluate trends and take appropriate management action to ensure maximum performance consistent with company goals and philosophy.
• Cook up to 1200 miles per week and travel throughout poultry facilities up to 660' long.
• Exposed to all weather conditions as well as significant amounts of airborne dust, feathers, humidity up to 100%, and ammonia up to 200ppm.
• Exposed to various chemicals, vaccines, and drugs to be covered in MSDS and Hazardous Communications Training.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. with a significant amount of bending, twisting, and stooping.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree.
• 1-3 years of live production experience.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural related field.
• Prior supervisory experience in poultry operations.
• 3 years of heavy breeder husbandry experience.