Production Manager, Bilingual Spanish/English

Daybreak Foods, Inc.•Grant Park, IL

5d•$80,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Production Manager directs overall 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, staffing, safety, budgets, inventory, bird movements, feed coordination, regulatory compliance, and production reporting. The position is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Requirements

Two to five years of experience working in an animal farming operation.
Knowledge of basic poultry husbandry.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels.
Confidence, credibility, and a team-above-self outlook.
Ability to create a constructive development environment for training, recruitment, team building, and change.
Ability to balance short-term and long-term objectives.
Proven ability to influence business and technology decisions as a member of a senior management team.
Passion for excellence, strong customer focus, and ability to motivate others.
Ability to plan and organize in a dynamic environment.
Leadership skills, including initiative, creativity, and consensus building.
Ability to understand business goals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership demonstrated through motivating, developing, coaching, and mentoring others to support workforce excellence.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Bilingual Spanish and English, as indicated by the job title.

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production department operations and coordinate animal welfare documentation and compliance requirements.
Manage animal husbandry and flock care, including daily inspections of barns and the complex; address and follow up on issues found during inspections.
Create and implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements to production methods.
Manage purchasing of needed parts, the departmental budget, labor hours, and inventory control.
Coach, train, and direct staff, including new hires; ensure timely and effective performance appraisals; address performance issues and provide feedback and development opportunities.
Coordinate safety programs and training for the production department and assist other department managers as needed; verify that safety practices and procedures are followed.
Attend weekly departmental meetings and report on production progress, personnel, equipment, safety, and other pertinent matters.
Remain on call for environmental alarms and monitor environmental controls throughout the day, addressing any issues or concerns.
Coordinate contract crews, transportation, and processing for bird movements.
Maintain records for internal animal welfare audits, compost, wetlands, and lagoons.
Participate in semi-annual company 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.
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.
Review 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.