Flock Service Manager – Poultry Breeding Operations

M▪PACOTTE PARTNERS HEADHUNTING & CONSULTING; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M▪PACOTTE PARTNERS HEADHUNTING & CONSULTING, on behalf of a global leader in poultry genetics, seeks a Flock Service Manager to lead breeding flock operations across Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. You will drive flock performance through hands-on leadership and collaboration with cooperators, hatchery, quality and veterinary teams.

Responsibilities include managing the full flock cycle, vaccination schedules, data records, biosecurity and animal welfare, visiting houses, solving performance issues,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in poultry breeding operations (breeders, GP/PS) or with a poultry genetics company
• At least 1 year of people management experience
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and data-driven, proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Willing to travel within the territory and work in poultry house environments
• DVM is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Flock Services employees and cooperator farms
• Oversee the full flock cycle and husbandry, from chick placement through depopulation
• Manage vaccination schedules, blood testing, pedigree and production records
• Ensure the genetic integrity, biosecurity and animal welfare standards of all breeding flocks
• Visit poultry houses regularly and work alongside crews on bird moves, placements and vaccinations
• Troubleshoot bird performance and equipment issues to meet or exceed breed standards
• Manage feed orders, inventory and purchasing of biological, lab and husbandry supplies
• Analyze production data and drive continuous improvement and quality audits
• Train employees, cooperators and contractors

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flock Service Manager – Poultry Breeding Operations

Based in Iowa Territory: Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska Full-time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a global leader in poultry genetics. They are looking for a Flock Service Manager to lead and support breeding flock operations across Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. You will be responsible for flock performance through hands-on leadership and technical problem-solving. You will also work closely with cooperator farms, hatchery, quality and veterinary teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and guide Flock Services employees and cooperator farms
• Oversee the full flock cycle and husbandry, from chick placement through depopulation
• Manage vaccination schedules, blood testing, pedigree and production records
• Ensure the genetic integrity, biosecurity and animal welfare standards of all breeding flocks
• Visit poultry houses regularly and work alongside crews on bird moves, placements and vaccinations
• Troubleshoot bird performance and equipment issues to meet or exceed breed standards
• Manage feed orders, inventory and purchasing of biological, lab and husbandry supplies
• Analyze production data and drive continuous improvement and quality audits
• Train employees, cooperators and contractors

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in poultry breeding operations (breeders, GP/PS) or with a poultry genetics company
• At least 1 year of people management experience
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and data-driven, proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Willing to travel within the territory and work in poultry house environments
• DVM is a plus, not required

Benefits and context

WHY APPLY

• Join a world-class genetics organization with a long-term career path
• Make a direct impact on flock performance and on a high-value breeding program
• Competitive compensation and benefits