Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Our Breeder Operations in Baker, WV is actively recruiting for a Breeder Manager. The position provides leadership, training and coaching to the Breeder Operation through, but not limited to budgeting, personnel decisions, production programs, health and safety programs, performance management, etc. to meet the company goals and objectives.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to all personnel in the Breeder Dept. and direct their activities to meet the goals and requirements of the department. Take all necessary actions to provide a safe work environment for all associates.

• Communicate effectively with peers, producers, senior mgmt., subordinates, and non-company personnel to insure performance and resolution of problems.

• Monitor performance reports and develop budgets to utilize as management tools to evaluate trends and take appropriate management action to insure maximum performance consistent with company goals and philosophy.

• Coordinate all production activities including but not limited to chick placements, feed deliveries, vaccinations, pullet movements, blood testing, flock supervision and clerical accounting.

• Supply hatching eggs to the hatcheries, which meet the specific requirements as described in the breeder-hatchery customer/supplier agreement.

• Maintain productive relationships with 90 contract breeder producers.

Minimum Education

• Reading, writing, analytical, and communications skills. High school diploma or equivalent required, prior supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural related field preferred

Experience Requirements

Prior supervisory experience in poultry operations, and minimum 3 years heavy breeder husbandry experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Ability to travel to farms up to 1200 miles per week and travel throughout poultry facilities up to 660’ long.

2. Exposed to all weather conditions as well as significant amounts of airborne dust, feathers, humidity up to 100%, and ammonia up to 200ppm.

3. Exposed to various chemicals, vaccines, and drugs to be covered in MSDS and Hazardous Communications Training.

4. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. with a significant amount of bending, twisting, and stooping.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.