Manages, directs and coordinates the efforts of the Carthage Live Operations Division with Growers, third-party contractors, processing facilities, and the feed mill to safely produce a cost-efficient turkey of desired quality and volume for Butterball.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, assists and supports the live operations team in order to uniformly implement the company Best Management Practices.
• Builds and maintains the trust and respect of the live operations team to work collectively together.
• Maintains periodic contact with growers and intercedes as necessary to maintain a positive working relationship between growers and company. Informs senior management of any unresolved problems.
• Communicates effectively with subordinates, peers, senior management, and contractors to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement.
• Liaison between company and third-party contractors and vendors/suppliers.
• Complies with, promotes, and expects adherence to company biosecurity, food safety, and animal care and well-being programs.
• Ensures implementation of veterinary recommendations for disease management and cleanup procedures.
• Monitors spending and inventory; implements the live operations budget under an annual operating plan.
• Manages farm and housing needs; coordinates and evaluates new contract grower requests.
• Ensures compliance for and participates in periodic audits.
• Works under general direction from broad goals and policies.
• Resolves conflict and solves problems.
• Leads and supports departmental engagement activities.
• Supports research projects and opportunities for learning and improvement
• Other duties and work details as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions .
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Occasional night and weekend work.
• Occasional travel out of state.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field with an emphasis on studies of Poultry Science preferred.
• Directly related experience in live production and/or training. Previous experience in poultry grow out operations preferred.
• Previous experience in management and supervisory duties

Physical Demands

• Lift, handle, load, and unload supplies and materials up to 50 pounds
• Maneuver on foot onto and through farms:
  • Through flocks of turkeys that may exceed 50 pounds in weight
  • Will include walking on outside surfaces that may be slippery due to inclement weather
  • Turkey houses with uneven litter surfaces, which may also be slippery
  • Climb/descend steps entering/exiting turkey houses, stepping over feedline equipment
  • Physically handling turkeys up to approximately 50 pounds
  • Can work in wet, cold, hot, dusty environments with appropriate PPE
  • Operation of company vehicle traveling to and from farms to conduct business

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or other protected status under applicable law.