Senior Live Production Lead - Poultry & Grow-Out

Perdue Farms Inc.; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. in Ahoskie, NC seeks a Live Production Manager to lead Feed, Hatchery and Grow-Out operations, drive performance, animal welfare, and cost efficiency across the live production network.

You will partner with contract growers and cross-functional teams, set performance standards, manage budgets, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field for poultry operations.
• 8-10 years of progressive poultry production leadership experience.
• Experience leading multiple teams, locations, and contract grower operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all live production functions supporting Feed, Hatchery, and Grow-Out Operations.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production, quality, animal welfare, and financial goals.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures across all live production functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure alignment between live production objectives and company strategic goals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. in Ahoskie, NC seeks a Live Production Manager to lead Feed, Hatchery and Grow-Out operations, drive performance, animal welfare, and cost efficiency across the live production network.

You will partner with contract growers and cross-functional teams, set performance standards, manage budgets, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning, while ensuring regulatory compliance.