Job Description

Salary Range: $149,500 to $199,000 per year

• Directs and coordinates the efforts of the live operations, including broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills and live haul requirements of the organization. Birds consist of a mix of NAE NVF, NAE VF, and Organic, AHC, and Gap 3 with variable bird weights being produced.
• Responsible for establishing hatchery and broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meets Complex and Division volume and cost objectives.
• Responsibilities for Animal Welfare initiatives for all departments.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.