Koch Foods

Live Poultry Production Manager

  • Koch Foods
  • Forest, MS
  • Full Time
  • About 1 month ago
Salary
N/A

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Job Description

THE KOCH FOODS FAMILY IS GROWING!


Where you work matters; we want you to spend that time at a place you like, and with friends you enjoy.

Our job offers growth for the future, a clear path towards earning more responsibility, gaining greater satisfaction, and achieving higher pay.

What you can expect during the interview process:

  • A welcome phone call from your recruiter.
  • An onsite interview with your manager.
  • If offered a job, you will take a drug test and complete a background investigation.

Your typical work hours will be Monday- Friday.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing Live Production (i.e. maintaining low operating costs, encouraging high morale in employees, farm operations, etc) for an assigned area
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, maintaining safe conditions and promoting a positive community image
  • Supervise feed and grow out programs managed by Breeder and Hatchery Managers
  • Supervise Broiler grow-out operations and grower relations
  • Supervise Live Haul Department coordination and scheduling
  • Oversee and serve as expert on issues such as grower performance, egg production, DOA's and feed milling
  • Attend to employee and community concerns
  • All other related projects and duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree in Poultry or Animal Science or other related field of study preferred
  • 6+ years experience in poultry industry live operations
  • 3+ years related supervisor experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent technology, computer, math and analytical skills


Physical/Environmental Factors:

  • Walk, stand and perform physical labor majority of shift
  • Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend
  • Exposure to significant amount of airborne dust, chick down and feathers
  • Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia
  • Exposure to temperatures ranging from 60 to 105 degrees, and humidity up to 100%
  • Exposure to seasonal weather conditions, to include inclement weather
  • Travel to assigned facilities

Benefits:
  • Promotional Career Opportunities
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)
  • Paid Weekly
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement

Benefits available after approximately 30 days of employment.


Job Reference: MIS00776

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