Poultry Production Manager

Overview

This position is part of our Poultry business unit and is responsible for managing Smart Chicken’s Live Production, including company farms and contract growers, focusing on maintaining low operating costs, maximizing revenue, fostering employee and grower morale, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and certification programs, and promoting safe conditions while maintaining a positive community image.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee breed mix, feed, and growout programs to optimize production efficiency and quality.

Manage health and nutrition programs, ensuring best practices for animal welfare and grower relations.

Coordinate with the Live Haul department to schedule logistics for broiler growout and producer deliveries.

Supervise maintenance and operation of company vehicles related to Live Production.

Analyze grower performance and mortality (DOA) statistics to identify and resolve issues.

Collaborate with departments on feed milling processes and production challenges.

Conduct weekly management meetings to address concerns and foster communication.

Collaborate with Safety Management personnel to implement safety protocols and training programs to maintain a safe working environment.

Engage with the community to enhance the company’s public image and address any local concerns.

Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support overall production goals.

Perform other responsibilities as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum of six years of experience in poultry production or a related area preferred. Strong leadership or supervisory experience a plus.

Computer Skills: Proficient in basic computer operations, including email communication and data entry into management software. This position requires working with Excel spreadsheets and data within several other computer applications.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage diverse teams across multiple departments.

Physical Requirements: Must use safe lifting techniques. While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. The team member must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Must follow the required safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment when visiting facilities.

Biosecurity: Must follow biosecurity regulations when visiting jobsites including showering before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsites except for medical ID jewelry. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species, including chickens, ducks, and other birds. The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $224,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• poultry production: 6 years (Required)
• Live Production Manager: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waverly, NE (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $180,000 - $224,000