Ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where culture meets performance? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-national manufacturing powerhouse driving innovation in the food production sector. We're looking for a Director of Live Operations to take charge of all live production functions — from hatchery to processing — while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence across safety, quality, and operational execution.
What You’ll Do:
· Oversee and optimize live production operations (hatchery, grow out, breeders, layers, live haul)
· Build and execute short- and long-term strategies to enhance performance and meet demand
· Lead scheduling, animal welfare, and biosecurity practices with a quality-first mindset
· Manage farm facilities upgrades and grower relationships
· Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Maintenance, and Compliance teams
· Ensure regulatory compliance (USDA, OSHA, EPA)
· Develop and mentor operational leaders, drive succession planning
· Own P&L, budgeting, and performance KPIs
***EXPERIENCE WITH POULTRY AND/OR LIVESTOCK A BIGTIME BONUS***
What You Bring:
· Bachelor's degree (Ag or Poultry-related preferred)
· 7–10+ years of multi-site operational leadership in live animal production
· Experience across all live ops: breeding, hatchery, laying, and live haul
· Strong grasp of quality systems, financials, and facilities maintenance
· Proven ability to lead leaders, coach teams, and improve performance
· Regulatory compliance expertise
· Experience sourcing and developing new growers
Why You Want This Role:
· High visibility, high impact leadership opportunity
· Work for a global brand with a strong, people-first culture
· Room to innovate, influence, and make lasting change
