Live Operations Manager

Tip Top Poultry, Inc; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tip Top Poultry, Inc is seeking a Live Operations Manager in Marietta, GA. You will manage daily live operations, including scheduling, catching, and loading to ensure efficient bird movement from farm to plant.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural operations management and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising crews, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare policies. Join our team to make a difference in food production!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in live haul, poultry, or agricultural operations management.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Proven analytical ability with operational data.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily live operations including scheduling and coordination.
• Supervise catching crews and manage contracts.
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Live haul management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

Live Operations Manager

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: LIVEO001351

Job Details

• Posted: June 11, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• On-site
• Location: Marietta, GA 30062, USA

Responsibilities

• Manage daily live operations, including scheduling, catching, loading, and coordination with fleet, to ensure timely, efficient, and humane bird movement from farm to plant.
• Supervise catching crews and manage contracts, training, schedules, and performance against operational standards.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics such as DOA rates, catching, transit and holding times, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry animal welfare policies and all applicable federal and state regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with growers and producers, serving as a primary operational point of contact and supporting alliance and supplier coordination.
• Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for live operations, and lead initiatives to enhance data collection, reporting, and scheduling systems.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and extra-pay standards for catching and hauling contractors, and respond effectively to operational disruptions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in live haul, poultry, or agricultural operations management.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills, with the ability to direct field teams and contractors.
• Proven analytical ability, including experience working with operational data in Excel or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills across growers, carriers, and leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to farms and field sites as needed.

Competencies

• High Integrity
• Servant Leadership
• Teamwork Oriented
• Disciplined
• Self-starter

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