Responsibilities:  Immediate need for a Live Production Manager for a chicken grow-out facility in Eastern NC. This role manages and provides direction for 3 hatcheries and 3 feed mills.  Specific responsibilities include:

·        Communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and senior management and non-company personnel to ensure optimal performance and resolution of problems.

·        Develop, implement and monitor Live Production budgets.

·        Enforce compliance with company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies.

·        Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations as they relate to poultry production.

·        Maintain a safe working environment.

·        Analyze trends and variables to identify problem areas or successes and take appropriate action.

Requirements:  BS Degree in Animal Science is preferred.  Other degrees and years of experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.  Additionally:

·        5+  years of relevant experience (with a degree.)

·        Poultry husbandry experience

·        Hatchery experience

·        Broiler experience

·        Feed mill experience

·        Knowledge of and commitment to Animal Welfare guidelines.

·        Knowledge of and commitment to OSHA guidelines for live poultry production and feed mill facilities.