What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Production Manager position at Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC?
Company Overview:
Pete and Gerry’s is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, sustainability, and the restoration of the small family farm to the American landscape. Our farming model provides opportunities for family farms to remain in business, from the organic grain farmers who supply our feed to the families across the country that produce our eggs. Best of all, it allows us to provide you and your family with safe, wholesome, organic, free range eggs at a fair price.
Position Overview:
The Live Production Manager in the Iowa region will be primarily responsible for day-to-day management of Pete and Gerry's owned hens, and will work with the VP of Farm Operations, along with other key members of the management team in the designated geographic regions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversee, manage, and support all Pete & Gerry’s owned layers in the Iowa/Northern Missouri/Wisconsin region.
- Oversee, manage, and support all Pete and Gerry’s owned pullets during the rearing phase.
- Directly support farmers/farmer owned layers where appropriate and/or needed.
- Work directly with VP of Farms on scheduled flock removal and placement.
- Build, supervise, and support a team of qualified poultry service technicians as needed.
- Partner with VP of Farm Operations when needed, to develop effective farm network recruitment plans and establish clear prospect criteria and qualifications to increase the overall number of layers in the region.
- Build relationships with relevant industry associations, social networks, and farm communities.
- Build good working relationships with key members of the P&G production and logistics team.
- Attend and participate in relevant industry and community events.
- Work with VP of Farms in an effort to screen prospects to ensure farms meet qualifying requirements.
- Work with family farmers to understand the business financials of running a successful family farm operation including any related contract review (Where needed).
Position Requirements:
- High school degree or GED.
- 7 years of poultry industry/management experience with 3 years of layer experience.
- Expert knowledge of cage free brown laying hens and pullets.
- Thorough understanding of current requirements for free range and pasture production.
- Well organized with strong project and time management skills.
- Solid understanding of business financing.
- Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Effective communicator verbally and in writing.
- Customer service oriented.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to travel for company-related events, service, or recruiting efforts.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Maternity and Paternity leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
- Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
- Free breakfast on Mondays for all onsite employees
- Opportunities for advancement
- Great company culture
Pete and Gerry’s Organics is and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to continually creating inclusive environments for all of our employee
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
