Production Manager

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is looking for a Production Manager who will be responsible for overall success of the daily farm operations. This position works directly with the Live Production Manager, Farm Compliance, Maintenance Manager, Safety Manager, Human Resources and Accounting.Supply the leadership required to motivate employees to work as a team in meeting corporate and production goals and objectives

Provide leadership, direction and development to direct reports

Responsible for the daily feeding schedule, availability to water, appropriate ventilation and proper care of the birds

Responsible for general daily cleanliness of the layer houses (interior and exterior)

Includes proper extraction and disposal of mortality

Responsible for coordinating maintenance and repairs of layer facilities (exterior and interior)

Includes all equipment throughout the layer houses and all ancillary equipment associated with any activity required for proper functioning of the layer houses (Trucks, Skid Loaders, Tools, etc.)

Assist with maintaining rodent, fly and pest control program

Responsible for working with production staff to ensure quality product coming from the layer houses

Responsible for the flock’s well-being and flock performance

Responsible for all required recordkeeping as required by management, compliance, 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

Responsible for ensuring adherence to bio-security policy and regulatory compliance

Responsible for proper handling of litter in accordance with company policy and any local, state or federal regulations

Job Qualifications:

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

Good Communication (Written / Verbal) skills, organized, goal oriented, accountable

Good Leadership skills

Must be competent in the Microsoft Office suite of products

Agile, able to lift 50lbs. Also must be able to work in various climate conditions

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Ability to multi task and work with a fast paced environment

Strong Interpersonal skills and goal observant



We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.