Assistant Director of Pullets
Neosho, MO - USA
Job Summary
Opal Foods is currently searching for an Assistant Director of Pullets. This new position will provide operational assistance to the Director of Pullets and be based out of our Neosho MO.
Role Description/Summary
The purpose of this role is to provide operational assistance to the Director of Pullets by leading projects operational programs data analysis/assessment or any other assignment as provided by the Director of Pullets. This position will also provide coverage for Managers during times of absence vacancies or time off. At times this position may be called on at the direction of the Director of Pullets to provide coaching and performance or process improvement activities.
Essential Job Functions Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Work with the Director of Pullets in determining goals and parameters needed to improve Pullet operations.
- Assist with the implementation of flock schedules and rotations activities.
- Implement programs provided by the contract veterinarians and chick suppliers to improve pullet health growth and development.
- Make recommendations to the Pullet Manager on investments needed at Pullet Moving Crew and Vaccination operations.
- Work with Managers and locations on adherence to standards and programs including worker safety animal welfare and operational standard operating practices.
- Observe report and assist in holding operations team members accountable for results and celebrating team and individual successes.
- Constantly look for opportunities to make processes more efficient and in alignment with overall organizational goals.
- Collect and review data related to Pullet Moving Crew and Vaccination operations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure maintenance programs are effective in maintaining equipment and facilities.
- Must have ability to travel on a very regular basis on short notice.
- Other duties and projects as needed to support operational objectives or as assigned.
Required QualificationsEducation/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5 plus years progressive experience in pullets egg production egg processing or related fields.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively speak read and write in English.
Preferred QualificationsEducation/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Bachelors degree in agriculture business relevant course of study.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively speak read and write in Spanish.
About Opal Foods: Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team the quality of our product our customers satisfaction and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality nutritious affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri Minnesota Colorado and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho MO. For information on Opal Foods please visit our website at .
Benefits: Opal Foods LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical dental vision flexible spending account life insurance dependent life insurance and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.
Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director