Job Title: Production Leader
Department: Production
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Type: Full time
Compensation: $80k - $91K Yearly Salary DOE
Job SummaryThe Production Leader is responsible for the management and direction of partial to full production operations at a designated site. The purpose of this role is to oversee areas of personnel management, animal welfare, flock management, bird scheduling, and movement. This person will provide oversight of day-to-day operations and work with specialty leaders and teams on activities, projects, and issues that address production personnel, financial, processing, feed management, and other production matters to ensure production goals are successfully achieved.
Essential Job Functions- Oversee bird health, feeding, watering, ventilation, and facility cleanliness
- Ensure product quality, minimize losses, and meet production targets
- Coordinate feed deliveries and manage inventory needs
- Responsible for all aspects of personnel management
- Lead and direct hourly staff; foster a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and repairs
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA, FSMA, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards
- Assist with budgeting and expense control
- Communicate issues to management and support required reporting
- Coordinate bird placement, staffing, and special projects
- Maintain availability to react, respond, and arrive at the farm for emergency calls, when necessary, in accordance with company policy and applicable labor laws.
- Respond to alarms and operational alerts remotely or onsite, following established procedures.
- Work closely with the Production Manager and senior leadership to support operational and compliance goals.
- Support internal departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure safe and compliant operations.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in poultry production, specifically in layer operations with 2+years as a lead/supervisor
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in various climate conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of poultry husbandry, animal welfare regulations, and biosecurity protocols.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production management software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or a related field
- Previous poultry or in large-scale animal agriculture industry experience.
- Previous experience in Live Haul operations
- Feed Haul and Feed Mill management, breeder and broiler production or hatchery operations experience
- Experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement initiatives.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Work EnvironmentThis position operates primarily in a farm/production setting, involving regular exposure to outdoor elements, livestock, and various types of production equipment. The role demands physical stamina, requiring extended periods of standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and frequent lifting. The work environment includes exposure to typical farm conditions such as dust, odors, and noise. Adherence to safety protocols and biosecurity measures is essential. This hands-on role requires adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented situations.
Benefits:- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
