Gamebird Production Manager
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Job Title
Gamebird Production ManagerAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Office of Research And Sponsored ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
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SUMMARY:
The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is a flagship research center with a mission to discover solutions for sustainable gamebird populations train the next generation of gamebird professionals and preserve our gamebird hunting heritage.
The Lyon Center is recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Gamebird Production Manager to develop manage and advance the centers gamebird production program while promoting the centers mission. We are seeking a creative and selfmotivated leader in gamebird production to join our team of dynamic and supportive staff members. Under the direction of the director of the Lyon Center the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daytoday operation of our gamebird production facility including cultivating gamebirds supervising staff integrating research and adhering to animal use and safety protocols while producing topquality gamebirds. Candidates should have experience in gamebird or poultry production with preference given to candidates with experience in quail production and knowledge of gamebird research and conservation.
We will work closely with the selected candidate to provide ample professional development such as training opportunities conference attendance and career counseling.
ETAMU is a fastgrowing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 studenttofaculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cuttingedge research opportunities and outstanding resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for gamebird production quality control biosecurity equipment maintenance sanitation and procurement.
- Develops and executes a gamebird production standard operating procedure
- Monitors facility to ensure a safe working environment and to meet production and research goals
- Monitors and maintains all eggs and birds daily in accordance with animal use biosecurity and safety protocols.
- Provides accurate bird count (within 2%) and reduced mortalities (<10%)
- Coordinates customer interactions and bird sales
- Collaborates with faculty and staff to integrate research into production
- Responsible for training managing and evaluating performance of production facility staff
- Participates in programmatic and strategic planning for the Lyon Center
- Performs administrative tasks associated with the position and the Lyon Center
- Supports and raises awareness of the Lyon Center and its mission
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of related professional experience in the poultry or gamebird industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience producing quail is preferred. The ideal candidate has a passion for gamebirds hunting and the outdoors.
- Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience with biosecurity practices. Excellent leaderships skills. Proficient computer skills to produce production metrics and meet production goals. Strong organizational skills. Excellent skills in community engagement. Experience operating farm machinery is a plus.
- Ability to: organize and prioritize work operate within a budget communicate effectively with supervisor and staff adapt to changing schedules and seasonal workloads manage facility and staff identify problems and recommend solutions ensure compliance and represent the Lyon Center with professionalism.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A
- Physical Requirements: Ability to walk stand bend and lift for extended periods ability to lift 50 lbs. be outdoors for extended periods ability to communicate for the duration of shifts or events.
- Other Requirements: May be required to work weekends or work hours outside of a normal schedule. Possible exposure to dust animal dander heat/humidity direct sunlight animal byproducts (including mortality) precipitation and mud.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience managing a quail production facility supervising staff and selling topquality birds.
- Has ability to develop manage and advance the centers gamebird production program
- Demonstrates proficiency in biosecurity and workplace safety.
- Demonstrates impeccable organizational and time management skills.
- Is detailoriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Understands the importance of research in gamebird production.
- Prioritizes the mission of the Lyon Center for Gamebird Research.
- Exudes professionalism.
- Has experience working in a higher education setting or familiarity with university processes or working with research conservation or nonprofit organizations.
- Enjoys interacting with the public donors public agencies and corporate and nonprofit partners.
- Has a passion and understanding for gamebirds conservation and/or the outdoors.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Production facility staff
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
