Poultry Live Production Manager — Ops, Growth & Welfare

DSJ Global; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Live Production Manager for a Southeast Maryland facility. The role directs end-to-end poultry operations across feed, hatchery, and grow-out, driving production, quality, and cost performance.

Candidate will lead cross-functional teams, partner with contract growers, and ensure animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance while promoting continuous improvement and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience within poultry production operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of poultry production systems, flock health, nutrition management, animal welfare, and operational best practices.
• Proven expertise overseeing feed mill, hatchery, and grow-out operations in a large-scale production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations, cross-functional teams, and contract grower partnerships.
• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end live production operations across feed, hatchery, and grow-out functions to achieve production, quality, animal welfare, and financial performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives through data analysis, performance management, and strategic planning.
• Partner with feed mill, hatchery, veterinary, and field leadership teams to optimize flock health, feed utilization, hatchability, and overall production results.
• Develop, mentor, and manage production teams, service technicians, and contract growers while fostering accountability, engagement, and talent growth.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, environmental, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting audits, inspections, and emergency response efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Contract growers

Biosecurity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Live Production Manager for a Southeast Maryland facility. The role directs end-to-end poultry operations across feed, hatchery, and grow-out, driving production, quality, and cost performance.

Candidate will lead cross-functional teams, partner with contract growers, and ensure animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance while promoting continuous improvement and audits.