Sr Director Production - Cobb Vantress

Tyson Foods • Siloam Springs, AR

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About The Position

Position Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to lead and direct the U.S. Hatchery team to provide high‑quality products to customers globally, achieve financial and operational objectives, and maintain effective communication with customers and shared services. The role ensures compliance with biosecurity and animal welfare standards, develops and maintains qualified team members across all positions, fosters a strong safety culture in all facilities, and protects genetic security and integrity.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge in a professional field, typically obtained through four (4) years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 10+ years of hatchery and poultry‑related management experience preferred.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using standard computer programs.
• Directly manages 5 salaried positions and oversees a team of 40+ indirect salaried positions.
• domestic travel to 7 hatcheries across 6 states.
• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required to follow all facility safety procedures and wear designated personal protective equipment when visiting facilities.
• Must comply with all biosecurity protocols, including mandatory shower‑in procedures prior to entering job sites.
• Company‑issued clothing and footwear must be worn; no jewelry is permitted except approved medical ID jewelry.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement confirming avoidance of avian species (chickens, ducks, birds).
• Must follow the Company’s Animal Welfare Policy at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the U.S. Hatchery team to meet quality, financial, and business objectives.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal shared services groups.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity and animal welfare objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified and effective team members.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety across all hatchery facilities.
• Safeguard genetic security and integrity across operations.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees