Production Manager, Bilingual Spanish/English

Daybreak Foods•Grant Park, IL

About The Position

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Production Manager directs production operational strategies to support and align with Daybreak Food’s business objectives. The role oversees daily production operations, animal husbandry and flock management, environmental controls, regulatory and animal-welfare compliance, staffing, safety, purchasing, budgets, inventory, and coordination with feed mills, contractors, transportation providers, and processing operations. The manager also maintains required records and certifications, monitors production results, and reports progress to the corporate office.

Requirements

Two to five years of experience working in an animal farming operation.
Knowledge of basic poultry husbandry.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact at all levels.
Ability to plan and organize in a dynamic environment and balance short- and long-term objectives.
Leadership ability, including motivating, developing, coaching, and mentoring others.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity, consensus-building, team building, and a team-above-self outlook.
Ability to understand business goals and contribute to business and technology decisions as a member of the senior management team.
Ability to create a constructive development environment for training, recruitment, team building, and change.
Passion for excellence, strong customer focus, and ability to motivate.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing and walking constantly; gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lifting up to 10 pounds; and occasionally sitting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles, varying temperatures related to outside conditions, and usually moderate noise; personal protective equipment is required in certain conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business management, poultry science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
CLM and Mortality Composting Certificates.
Prior poultry farm management or other livestock management experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day production department operations and coordinate animal-welfare documentation and compliance requirements.
Manage animal husbandry and flock management, including daily inspections of barns and the complex and follow-up on identified issues.
Create and implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements to production methods.
Manage purchasing of parts, the departmental budget, labor hours, and inventory control.
Coach, train, and direct staff, including new hires; provide timely performance appraisals and address performance issues while supporting employee development.
Coordinate production department safety programs and training, assist other department managers as needed, and verify that safety practices and procedures are followed.
Attend weekly departmental meetings and report production progress, including personnel, equipment, safety, and other relevant matters.
Be on-call for environmental alarms, monitor environmental controls throughout the day, and address noted issues or concerns.
Coordinate contract crews, transportation, and processing for bird moves.
Maintain records for internal animal-welfare audits and recordkeeping, as well as records for compost, wetlands, and lagoons.
Participate in companywide semi-annual inspections with ODA, EPA, and the County Health Department.
Coordinate third-party testing for potable water, stream systems, compost, and soil samples.
Maintain CLM and Mortality Composting Certificates and ensure application rates, setbacks, storage, and handling meet regulatory standards.
Communicate special needs or changes to the nutritionist and feed mill.
Generate reports for the corporate office.
Coordinate with the feed mill to monitor feed deliveries, diets, and the safe feed/safe food program.
Analyze the previous day’s numbers with the supervisor to determine whether adjustments are needed.
Follow up on maintenance and contractor projects taking place on-site.
Perform other duties as assigned.