What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sallisaw Complex Manager position at Aviagen North America?
Job Description Summary:
Aviagen is looking currently for an experienced person to fill in the job of Complex Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for all the activities related to Poultry operations for the assigned complex. This includes oversight of bird environment, record keeping, management of personnel, and overall compliance to Aviagen standards.Job Description:
Produces the highest quality grandparent flocks at the lowest possible cost consistent with good manufacturing practices
Provides a safe work environment for all personnel
Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating problems in order to minimize their impact on the operations
Requests and directs services of maintenance, contract crews, and other personnel as may be necessary to achieve the desired level and quality of production, safety and other services
Cooperates with all departments to assure a coordinated work relationship exists at all times
Responsible for feed usage and all other department costs
Train, Develop, and oversee GP Poultry Specialists
Achieve standards for GrandParent Flock Performance and Health Status
Keeps accurate and up-to-date records (i.e. timecards, downtime records, UEP/AWB records, etc.)
Enforces company policies in a fair and consistent manner
Maintain ISO, biosecurity and animal welfare standards
Encourages suggestions from employees which will improve production, quality, safety and/or control costs of production
Assigns work tasks to department personnel
Monitors health of birds and takes corrective action when needed as directed by and or in conjunction with the company veterinarian
Job Qualifications:
Computer experience preferred
Able to train and motivate department personnel
Coordinate and supervise department functions (i.e. department meetings, local farm ops meetings, safety trainings, etc.)
Able to supervise department personnel in a fair and consistent manner
Must be able to work overtime or weekends when required
Be able to recognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve
Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and teaming skills
