Production Manager, Bilingual Spanish/English

Under the direction of the General Manager, direct the overall production operational strategies to support and align with Daybreak Food’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supervision of day‑to‑day operations of the production department and coordinate animal welfare documentation and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for animal husbandry and flock management to ensure the needs of the birds are met, including daily inspections of the barns and complex.
• Address any issues found during daily inspections of the complex or barns and follow up as needed.
• Create and implement policies and procedures as needed.
• Recommend improvements in production methods.
• Manage the purchasing of needed parts, departmental budget, labor hours, and inventory control process.
• Effectively manage staff by providing coaching, training, and direction as needed, including new hires.
• Ensure performance appraisals are provided in a timely and effective manner.
• Respond to performance issues and provide development opportunities and/or feedback.
• Coordinate safety programs and training sessions for the production department and assist other department managers as needed.
• Verify that effective safety practices and procedures are being followed.
• Attend weekly departmental meetings to provide progress reports for the production department, covering personnel, equipment, safety, and other pertinent information.
• Be on‑call for environmental alarms.
• Monitor environmental controls throughout the day to verify operational success and address any issues or concerns noted.
• Coordinate contract crews, transportation, and processing for all bird moves.
• Maintain records for internal animal welfare auditing, as well as records for compost, wetlands, and lagoons.
• Participate in company‑wide semi‑annual inspections with ODA, EPA, and the County Health Department.
• Coordinate all third‑party testing for potable water, stream systems, compost, and soil samples.
• Maintain CLM and Mortality Composting Certificates.
• Ensure correct rate of application, setbacks, storage, and handling are maintained within regulatory standards.
• Communicate with the nutritionist and the feed mill regarding any special needs or changes.
• Generate reports to the corporate office.
• Coordinate with the feed mill to monitor progress of feed deliveries, diets, and the safe feed/safe food program.
• Analyze the previous day’s numbers with the supervisor to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Follow up on maintenance projects as well as any contractor projects taking place on‑site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business management, poultry science, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. CLM and Mortality Composting Certificates preferred. Two to five years of experience working in an animal farming operation. Prior poultry farm management or other livestock management experience is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Confidence, credibility, and a team‑above‑self outlook.
• Ability to create a constructive development environment regarding training, recruitment, team building, and change.
• Ability to balance short‑term and long‑term objectives.
• Proven ability to impact both business and technology decisions as a senior management team member.
• Passion for excellence, strong customer focus, and ability to motivate.
• Proven ability to plan and organize in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership initiative, creativity, and consensus‑building skills.
• Understanding of business goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic poultry husbandry.
• Effective leadership demonstrated by motivating, developing, coaching, and mentoring others to achieve excellence.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 lb frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 lb occasionally.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles.
• Temperature varies with outside conditions.
• Moderate noise level.
• Personal protective equipment required in certain conditions.

Pay

Competitive annual salary starting at $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eligibility for the company’s bonus program.