GP G.A.P. Team Manager

GP G.A.P. Team Manager

Aviagen is a primary poultry breeding company located in several states in the US.

We are seeking an outstanding individual to become a part of the recently developed GP G.A.P. Team. The Grower-Aviagen Partnership (G.A.P.) Team has been created to facilitate the efficient and timely turn around for both rearing and lay facilities during the downtime between flocks. The G.A.P. Team will be responsible and accountable for coordinating and verifying all activities that are necessary to take place from the beginning of the move/depletion process through the disinfect/shavings process. This position will report to the Complex Manager and is based in the Elkmont, AL Complex.

If you take pride in your organizational skills and like staying busy, this is the role for you. You will be creating relationships while you continue to learn and grow. Aviagen is an EEOC employer that offers competitive wages and benefits.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• BS in related field or equivalent work experience
• Two years of poultry experience preferred
• Budgeting and budget management experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Team oriented
• Current driver's license

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department. Normal duties will include:

• Managing and scheduling priorities for the G.A.P. Team Specialists
• Preparing budgets and achieving budget targets
• Coordinating and verifying all activities that are necessary to take place from the beginning of the move/depletion process through the disinfect/shavings process
• Fostering and strengthening contract grower relations
• Fostering and strengthening relationships with other departments through daily communications and interactions
• Clearly communicating all deadlines to the necessary people involved
• Ensuring timelines are appropriate and deadlines are met
• Performing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
• Daily local travel within the regional production base
• Bio-security and health & safety are major responsibilities
• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer:

• Affordable health insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Bonus plan
• Education assistance