Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or agricultural related field is preferred.
- Large farm experience preferred.
- Agricultural business experience preferred.
- Operations management and experience leading teams required.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Strong animal husbandry skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Ability and interest in working hands-on with animals.
- Strong organization skills.
- Self-starter, innovative, team player, results oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail, strong record-keeping skills.
- Be comfortable with technology currently in use and also new technology being introduced.
- An understanding of basic business practices.
- Ability to interface successfully with vendors.
- Uncompromised ethics and integrity.
- Possess a high degree of initiative.
- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large poultry operation who is searching for a Poultry Production Manager. The Poultry Production Manager will be an effective communicator, communicating with the Director of Poultry Management, Feed Mill Manager, Maintenance Manager, and VP of Egg Production & Processing on production planning, farm and flock performance, animal health and nutrition management decisions.

Responsibilities:

-Direct management of Layer Production Manager, Poultry Care Supervisors (who manage the day-to-day activities of the Poultry Care Attendants), and the Flex Team Manager. This includes scheduling, performance management, and time card approval of direct reports.
- Ensure departmental job tasks are prioritized and completed efficiently and within the required time.
- Ultimate responsibility of ensuring proper handling of the poultry at all times.
- Coordinating with Flex teams, contractors and seasonal employee’s activities with overall lifecycle of chickens.
- Daily checkout of poultry housing systems (Feed, Lights, Air, Water, Sanitation, FLAWS) to ensure that all systems are working properly.
- Oversee implementation of procedures and processes related to poultry husbandry.
- Monitor animal health and production. Keep current on practices and methods relating to animal health.
- Maintain all associated records including flock performance records and certification documentation.
- Responsible for execution of all related compliance programs.
- Work closely and communicate regularly with the Director of Poultry Management and VP, production and Processing regarding animal health and monitoring.
- Communicate with other managers to implement company and Farm programs, as well as ensure departments are functional and incredible service standards are met.
- Lead by example by learning and educating others, and ensure employees have up-to-date performance reviews and receive feedback that is fair, accurate, and helps them do their jobs better.
- Provide feedback on training programs and look for ways to improve practices, including follow-ups with newly trained employees.
- Play a key role in the farm management team; participates in team meetings.
- Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc.
- Inform Safety and Operations Manager and maintenance team of potential hazards.
- Share results with employees and ensure recognition of individual and team achievements, as well as providing specific informal and formal feedback to employees in a timely fashion.
- Act as a team player (support and encourage co-workers); treat management, co-workers, and employees with respect according to the Kreher Shared Values.
- Participate in applicable audits.
- Set up/monitor automated environmental control systems.
- Ensure that alarms are beings responded to with a sense of urgency, as appropriate.
- Interface closely with Director of Poultry Management, Site/General Manager, Feed Mill Manager, and Maintenance Manager.
- Perform other duties as requested.

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