Broiler Operations Lead: Grow-Out & Efficiency

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Manager to lead day-to-day poultry operations, schedule live birds for processing, and train service technicians. The role requires experience in poultry grow-out and supervision, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver's license.

You will coordinate with hatcheries, feed mills, and veterinarians, monitor flock health, and drive cost improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience in poultry grow-out operations.
• 5-7 year’s experience supervising others.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Current driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day scheduling of live birds to be processed.
• Train and develop service techs.
• Review service reports regularly and assist service techs with issues.
• Ensure company programs are followed on farms including Mtech reporting.
• Communicate daily with the Live Operations Manager on performance and cost issues.
• Monitor adherence to established programs by personnel and contractors.
• Direct the placement of new chicks and ordering of crucial supplies.
• Monitor day-to-day flock health and plant efficiency.
• Maintain Cost Improvement Program.
• Maintain communication with Hatcheries, Feedmill, Live Haul, and Company Veterinarian regarding issues.

Skills

Scheduling live birds

Training service techs

Service report review

Cost performance communication

Chick placement

Flok health monitoring

Cost Improvement Program

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Broiler Manager to lead day-to-day poultry operations, schedule live birds for processing, and train service technicians. The role requires experience in poultry grow-out and supervision, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver's license.

You will coordinate with hatcheries, feed mills, and veterinarians, monitor flock health, and drive cost improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance across the facility.