What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Live Operations position at Allen Harim Foods?
Summary
The Director of Live Operations is responsible for the daily operations of live poultry, ensuring optimal animal welfare, productivity, and efficiency. The Team member will work closely with various departments to ensure the highest standards of production and compliance with industry regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports Allen Harim’s Vision, Mission and Values.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of poultry farms, including hatcheries, and grow-out farms
- Ensuring the health and welfare of poultry
- Monitor production metrics such as feed conversion ratios, growth rates, and mortality rates
- Lead and manage a team of operations professionals providing guidance support and development
- opportunities.
- Work closely with other departments such as feed mill operations, logistics and sales to ensure seamless operations
- Monitor performance of live operations
- Identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency within the department
- Manage and resolve any issues or crises that arise in live operations
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, and issues
- Manage the budget for live operations, ensure a cost-effective use of resources
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field
- Master’s Degree Preferred
- Extensive experience in poultry production and operations management
- Previous leadership experience is essential
- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems
Knowledge/Skills
- Microsoft Office skills with an expert focus on Excel.
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of poultry production processes, animal health, and biosecurity measures
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Advanced organization skills.
- Advanced team building and leadership
Physical Demands
- Must have the ability to enter all areas of the plant and offices.
- Regularly sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and while performing inspection activities.
- Travel between satellite locations
- Ability to deal with variant temperatures both hot and cold.
- Must be able to lift up 40lbs or more
Work Environment
- Work environment is a production plant environment; must be able to be exposed to a variety of odors as well as presenting with hot and cold temperatures and a wet environment. Safety protection is provided.