Assistant Production Manager

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager oversees assigned breeder operations and daily farm operations to support flock performance, hatching egg production, fertility, and operational efficiency. The role ensures hatcheries have the required quantity and quality of hatching eggs and oversees relationships with breeder producers, including goods and services related to their needs. It implements and monitors pullet and breeder production programs, supports the development of breeder representatives and technicians, and provides direction to contract growers. The position also monitors flock health, production activity, performance, and costs, maintains production agreements, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field from an accredited institution, or four years of equivalent education and experience.
At least four years of poultry breeder operational experience.
At least four years of supervisory experience in a similar environment.
Advanced poultry science knowledge.
Demonstrated initiative and ownership of projects.
Ability to confront and manage conflict situations with employees and contractors.
High work capacity, dependability, results orientation, and a strong sense of urgency.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Demonstrated success building effective teams and leading by engaging and motivating a team and influencing an organization.
Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
Advanced knowledge of mathematical functions and skills.
Solid computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs.
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage assigned breeder operations.
Ensure the required quantity and quality of hatching eggs are available for hatcheries.
Oversee breeder producer relationships and goods and services associated with producers’ needs.
Implement and monitor pullet and breeder production programs.
Ensure the training and development of breeder representatives and technicians.
Provide communication and direction for contract growers.
Monitor the development of contract growers.
Monitor pullet placements, moves, and vaccinations, and ensure hatch egg numbers.
Provide performance and cost numbers to accounting and management.
Monitor pullet and breeder flock health and adherence to blood testing procedures.
Maintain pullet growing agreements and breeder flock agreements.
Lead and manage in a manner consistent with the company’s values and strategic objectives.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including animal welfare, safety, and environmental requirements.