Daybreak Foods, Inc.
Director of Operations - OH & MI live poultry farms
Daybreak Foods, Inc., Raymond, Ohio, United States, 43067
Overview
A Director of Operations at Daybreak Farms would be responsible for overseeing and directing multiple farms within a region to ensure all production, processing, and maintenance operations are efficient, quality-driven, and compliant with safety and regulatory standards. Key duties include managing General Managers, coordinating with departments such as purchasing and shipping, and ensuring the farms meet production and business objectives. This role requires a strong background in poultry/egg production, strategic leadership, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Plan, organize, and regulate the production of eggs and related activities, including feed mill operations, layer management, and shell egg processing.
Implement and direct strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Ensure optimal bird health, egg quality, production output and customer satisfaction across all facilities within the region.
Production: Collaborate with Operations Support for flock scheduling, feed supply, grading, and packaging processes.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and procurement to align supply with demand and ensure compliance with company, industry, and federal regulations.
Animal Welfare & Compliance: Uphold compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies; implement best practices in biosecurity, animal welfare, and sustainability; prepare for audits, certifications, and customer compliance programs.
Financial & Strategic Management: Manage and prepare operational budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for all locations; drive capital projects including facility upgrades, automation, and technology integration; analyze KPIs and production metrics to guide decision-making.
People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop farm managers, supervisors, and production staff; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; oversee community relations and public relations strategies; develop workforce training programs for skill development and succession planning.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in poultry/egg production with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of poultry industry, egg production systems (cage-free and conventional), feed management.
Proven track record of managing large-scale agricultural operations.
Expertise in biosecurity, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strategic and operational planning; Food safety & compliance (SQF, HACCP, ISO, etc.); Animal welfare and sustainability practices; Project management and process improvement; Leadership and team development; Travel ability to locations.
Physical Demands Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop; lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment When visiting sites, role is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies with outside conditions. Noise level is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment is required during certain working conditions.
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Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Plan, organize, and regulate the production of eggs and related activities, including feed mill operations, layer management, and shell egg processing.
Implement and direct strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Ensure optimal bird health, egg quality, production output and customer satisfaction across all facilities within the region.
Production: Collaborate with Operations Support for flock scheduling, feed supply, grading, and packaging processes.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and procurement to align supply with demand and ensure compliance with company, industry, and federal regulations.
Animal Welfare & Compliance: Uphold compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies; implement best practices in biosecurity, animal welfare, and sustainability; prepare for audits, certifications, and customer compliance programs.
Financial & Strategic Management: Manage and prepare operational budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for all locations; drive capital projects including facility upgrades, automation, and technology integration; analyze KPIs and production metrics to guide decision-making.
People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop farm managers, supervisors, and production staff; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; oversee community relations and public relations strategies; develop workforce training programs for skill development and succession planning.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in poultry/egg production with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of poultry industry, egg production systems (cage-free and conventional), feed management.
Proven track record of managing large-scale agricultural operations.
Expertise in biosecurity, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strategic and operational planning; Food safety & compliance (SQF, HACCP, ISO, etc.); Animal welfare and sustainability practices; Project management and process improvement; Leadership and team development; Travel ability to locations.
Physical Demands Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop; lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment When visiting sites, role is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies with outside conditions. Noise level is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment is required during certain working conditions.
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