Kane Partners LLC
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 agri-chemical 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 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