Live Production Manager

DSJ Global · Salisbury, MD

One of our clients in the poultry industry is seeking a Live Production Manager to support a facility in Southeast Maryland. This person will be responsible for driving operational excellence across feed, hatchery, and grow-out operations by leading teams, partnering with contract growers and cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring animal welfare, biosecurity, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Title: Live Production Manager Location: Greater Salisbury, MD (relocation available)Compensation: $125,000-$180,000 + bonusShift: 1stResponsibilities of the Live Production Manager:* Lead end-to-end live production operations across feed, hatchery, and grow-out functions to achieve production, quality, animal welfare, and financial performance goals.* Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives through data analysis, performance management, and strategic planning.* Partner with feed mill, hatchery, veterinary, and field leadership teams to optimize flock health, feed utilization, hatchability, and overall production results.* Develop, mentor, and manage production teams, service technicians, and contract growers while fostering accountability, engagement, and talent growth.* Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, environmental, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting audits, inspections, and emergency response efforts.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive leadership experience within poultry production operations.* Strong technical knowledge of poultry production systems, flock health, nutrition management, animal welfare, and operational best practices. * Proven expertise overseeing feed mill, hatchery, and grow-out operations in a large-scale production environment.* Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations, cross-functional teams, and contract grower partnerships.* Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.