Production Manager

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is seeking a Production Manager who will be responsible for overall success of the daily farm operations. This position works directly with the Live Production Manager, Farm Compliance, Maintenance Manager, Safety Manager, Human Resources and Accounting.

• Supply the leadership required to motivate employees to work as a team in meeting corporate and production goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction and development to direct reports.
• Responsible for the daily feeding schedule, availability to water, appropriate ventilation and proper care of the birds.
• Responsible for general daily cleanliness of the layer houses (interior and exterior).
• Includes proper extraction and disposal of mortality.
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance and repairs of layer facilities (exterior and interior).
• Includes all equipment throughout the layer houses and all ancillary equipment associated with any activity required for proper functioning of the layer houses (Trucks, Skid Loaders, Tools, etc.).
• Assist with maintaining rodent, fly and pest control program.
• Responsible for working with production staff to ensure quality product coming from the layer houses.
• Responsible for the flock’s well-being and flock performance.
• Responsible for all required recordkeeping as required by management, compliance, scheduling of bird placement in concordance with the pullet facility, scheduling of production staff, and scheduling of production needs as determined by customer demand / management forecast.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to bio-security policy and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for proper handling of litter in accordance with company policy and any local, state or federal regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree required i.e. Poultry/Animal Science, Biology, and Operations Management, related field or experience equivalent to the degree
• 3-5 years’ leadership experience
• Good Communication (Written / Verbal) skills, organized, goal oriented, accountable
• Good Leadership skills
• Must be competent in the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Agile, able to lift 50lbs. Also must be able to work in various climate conditions
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to multi task and work with a fast paced environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills and goal observant

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.