Egg Depot Manager

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aviagen in Elkmont, AL seeks an outstanding manager to oversee the daily operations of the egg distribution center. This role includes staffing, reporting, and ensuring timely distribution and shipping, reporting to the VP, Feed and Logistics.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production/hatchery, strong communication and organizational skills, and a BA/BS in Management or Poultry Science is preferred. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production or hatchery procedures.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with accuracy and efficiency; good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented; previous management and supervisory experience a plus.
• BA/BS in Management or Poultry Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directions, schedules, and requirements to staff.
• Be familiar with the Depot operation and current procedures.
• Coordinate paperwork, inventories, and personnel to ensure accurate, timely orders.
• Maintain a clean and fully operational facility.
• Produce regular and/or required reports.
• Ensure bio-security, animal welfare, and safety requirements are followed.
• Manage departmental cost control and annual budget.
• Conduct annual evaluations and appraisals of department personnel.
• Some weekend work may be required; other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an outstanding individual who will manage and oversee the daily operations of the egg distribution center in Elkmont, AL. This Management position will ensure that all procedures related to egg distribution and shipping are done correctly and on time. The position is also responsible for scheduling the staff, providing support where needed, and providing various reports to management. This position will report to the Vice President, Feed and Logistics.

Essential Functions include the following:

• Communicating directions, schedules, and requirements to staff
• Being familiar with the entire Depot operation and remaining current on the latest procedures
• Coordinating paperwork, inventories, and personnel to ensure that orders are processed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and fully operational facility
• Production of regular and/or required reports.
• Ensuring bio-security, animal welfare, and safety requirements are followed.
• Responsible for departmental cost control and annual budget
• Annual evaluations and appraisals of department personnel
• Some weekend work may be required, and other duties may be assigned according to the needs of the department.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production or hatchery procedures
• Computer application skills working with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a Self-Motivator with the ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented
• Previous management and supervisory experience a plus
• BA/BS in Management or Poultry Science preferred

Benefits

• Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company-observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.