Breeder Manager - 1st Shift - (Hatchery) Eufaula, AL

Tyson•Eufaula, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Breeder Manager is a vital role responsible for organizing and supervising all aspects of breeder hen and pullet production. This ensures the proper number and quality of eggs are received at the hatchery each week. The role involves managing egg projections, overseeing egg production for quality and cost-effectiveness, supervising technical advisors, supporting growers with bird and farm management, overseeing policies for grower and hatchery operations, coordinating pullet and male movements, and maintaining relationships with contract growers. The position also includes managing the sale of breeder hens and performing other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or equivalent experience relevant to the position preferred.
3+ years’ experience in a poultry or agriculture-related field preferred.
Elementary computer skills, such as checking electronic mail, entering data into document templates, or creating simple queries.
Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered, required to sign a Bio-security agreement to avoid any non-commercial avian species examples: chickens, ducks, birds, parakeets, parrots, etc.
The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform egg projections to determine pullet placements and ensure a consistent egg supply to the hatchery.
Manage egg production to ensure high-quality hatching eggs at the lowest cost possible.
Supervise technical advisors in bird and grower management.
Aid growers in bird management, overall farm management, equipment, etc.
Oversee policies and procedures for both grower and hatchery operations.
Coordinate placement and movement of breeder pullets and males.
Maintain a good working relationship between Tyson Foods and contract growers.
Manage the sale of breeder hens.
Perform other duties as needed.