Associate Director Production - Cobb Vantress

Job Details: Position Summary The Associate Director of Production is responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Production in leading and directing the U.S. Hatchery team. This role supports the delivery of high-quality products to global customers, achievement of financial and business objectives, and the development and maintenance of effective communication with customers and shared service partners. Key focus areas include biosecurity and animal welfare objectives; developing and maintaining a qualified, effective team across all positions; fostering a strong culture of safety in all facilities; and ensuring genetic security and integrity. Requirements Education - Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent work experience. - Requires broad knowledge in a general professional field typically acquired through four (4) years of college. Experience - Minimum of 3+ years of hatchery and poultry-related management experience preferred. Computer Skills - Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals using standard computer programs. - Proficiency in using internal data systems to analyze information and drive sound business decisions. Supervisory Responsibilities - Manages seven (7) direct salaried reports. Travel - Regular domestic travel required to seven (7) hatcheries across six (6) states. Physical Requirements - Must use safe lifting techniques. - While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear. - The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - When visiting facilities, adherence to all required safety procedures is expected, including wearing all required personal protective equipment. Biosecurity and Animal Welfare - When visiting biosecure job sites, showering prior to entering facilities is required. - Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. - No jewelry may be worn on job sites, except for medical identification jewelry. - Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (including chickens, ducks, and other birds). - The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.