Production Leader

Versova

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leader is responsible for the management and direction of partial to full production operations at a designated site. The purpose of this role is to oversee areas of personnel management, animal welfare, flock management, bird scheduling, and movement. This person will provide oversight of day-to-day operations and work with specialty leaders and teams on activities, projects, and issues that address production personnel, financial, processing, feed management, and other production matters to ensure production goals are successfully achieved.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in poultry production, specifically in layer operations with 2+years as a lead/supervisor
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in various climate conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of poultry husbandry, animal welfare regulations, and biosecurity protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or a related field
• Previous poultry or in large-scale animal agriculture industry experience.
• Previous experience in Live Haul operations
• Feed Haul and Feed Mill management, breeder and broiler production or hatchery operations experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of personnel management
• Lead and direct hourly staff; foster a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability
• Oversee bird health, feeding, watering, ventilation, and facility cleanliness
• Ensure product quality, minimize losses, and meet production targets
• Coordinate feed deliveries and manage inventory needs
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA, FSMA, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards
• Assist with budgeting and expense control
• Communicate issues to management and support required reporting
• Coordinate bird placement, staffing, and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED