Aviagen · 2 months ago
Pedigree Production Manager
Walpole, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAviagen is seeking a Production Manager for Hubbard, responsible for the overall success of daily farm operations. This role involves overseeing production operations, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and welfare standards.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Oversee all daily production operations through farm visitation and communication with managers and employees
Provide assistance and oversight to direct reports and to other teams as directed
Provide daily operation updates to the Director of Pedigree Operations
Collect, analyze, and present data on production and performance at all routine reviews
Assist in developing and implementing training programs for all employees under the management structure
Assist in the standardization of sister facilities in regards to feed distribution, environmental settings, employee schedule, bird services, housing placements, house C&D, employee training, etc
Prepare capital and operating budgets as directed
Plan and oversee capital projects involving production facilities
Keep abreast of farm trends by attending appropriate meetings and industry contact
Coordinate with EHS and QA teams to develop and implement efficient and effective programs to promote workplace safety, environmental stewardship, bio-security, and animal welfare
Ensure compliance with all established production, R&D, VET SERVICES, EHS and QA programs at all production facilities
Create and maintain operation-wide production and flock flow schedules
Be on call as needed to coordinate the response to emergency situations
Challenge and drive positive development for direct reports and the teams they lead
Develop and implement strategies to maximize growth, genetic progress, productivity, and fertility in all of the Hubbard pedigree lines
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by management
Follow company policy and meet established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, drug, and alcohol policy
Supply the leadership required to motivate employees to work as a team in meeting corporate and production goals and objectives
Responsible for the daily feeding schedule, availability to water, appropriate ventilation and proper care of the birds
Responsible for directing general daily hygiene of the pullet & layer houses (interior and exterior)
Responsible for coordinating maintenance and repairs of pullet & layer facilities (exterior and interior)
Assist with maintaining rodent, fly and pest control program and on time completion/compliance
Responsible for working with production staff to ensure quality product coming from the pullet & layer houses
Responsible for the flock’s well-being and flock performance
Responsible for all required recordkeeping as required by management, compliance, daily data, scheduling of bird placement in concordance with the pullet facility, scheduling of production staff, and scheduling of production needs as determined by customer demand / management forecast
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required i.e. Poultry/Animal Science, Biology, and Operations Management, related field or experience equivalent to the degree
3-5 years' leadership experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to alarm calls or organize necessary coverage for response
Must have basic computer skills and show a level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, m-Tech
Must be a self-motivator with the ability to learn quickly and apply skills effectively
Domestic travel and some out-of-state travel will be required
Candidate must adhere to strict confidentiality rules in regards to data handling
For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species
Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Hubbard avian species
Candidate agrees to comply with all other company biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and personal conduct policies
Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals
Benefits
Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.
Company
Aviagen
Aviagen – Breeding Success Together Aviagen® is more than just a leading poultry breeding company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2003-06-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Amanda Williams
Sr HR Business Partner
Cindy Cox, SHRM-SCP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Poultry World
2023-12-23
Company data provided by crunchbase