Live Production Manager ($153,625-$204,825)

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

The Live Production Manager is responsible for managing the chicken live operations of company owned and contract farms. This position will set the overview strategic vision for Live Production operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Directs and coordinates the efforts of the live operations, including breeder production, broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills, live haul and nutrition to produce least-cost live broilers at the desired quantity and quality to meet broiler requirements of the organization. Birds consist ofNAEwith variable bird weights being produced.
• Responsible for establishing hatchery and breeder/broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meets Complex and Division volume and cost objectives.
• Responsible for management of the commodity division operations to include roller mills, fertilizer plants, and the fats and oils facility.
• Direct and head Animal Welfare initiatives.
• Maintain excellent communications within department and within the organization with a strong focus of partnership with the Plant Managers within the organization.
• Directs the Safety initiatives and goals for the division.
• Key participant with Chicken Business Group in the total planning process including capital requirements.

• 10+ years' experience managing chicken live operations.
• BA/BS degree in related field (preferred)
• Previous experience in the daily operations of Live Haul, Feed Haul, and Feed Mill, Breeder, and Broiler production including Hatchery experience.
• Must possess working knowledge of the relationship between Live Operations and the Processing Plant.
• Strong computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to develop top talent and create high performing teams.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.