What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Manager - Poultry/Food position at KP Recruiting Group?
KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!
- This is a full time permanent role
The Role :
The Sr. Production Manager is responsible for managing Chicken 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.
Job Duties :
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.
Supervisory : Ability to manage diverse teams across multiple departments.
Travel : Willingness to travel 12 to 18 trips per year for farm visits and community engagement.
Company Benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription
Generous Vacation Policy
401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match
Profit Sharing
Annual Bonus Potential
9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Annual Merit Raises
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
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Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
