Job Description

Job Description

Title: Poultry Breeder Operations Coordinator 

Location: Cordova, TN

Reports to : General Manager 

PRIMARY PURPOSE & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

As the primary coordinator for all breeder farms in Tennessee, Missouri, and California, this pivotal role is responsible for driving consistency in flock management, optimizing genetic performance, maximizing fertile egg production, and ensuring seamless communication across our breeder network. This position is focused on meticulous planning, diligent oversight, and proactive problem-solving to ensure the optimal performance and growth of our breeder flocks.

Core Results: 

• Ensuring consistent flock management practices and production outcomes across all breeder contract farms.
• Cost control and budgeting 
• Ensuring high biosecurity and bird health protocols are followed 
• Optimizing genetic performance and production cycles through strategic scheduling and program guidance.
• Maintaining strong communication and collaborative relationships with contract growers and internal teams.
• Aligning egg production with sales demand and supporting company growth initiatives.
• Delivering highly fertile eggs to our hatcheries

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Following is an overview of key responsibilities the Poultry Breeder Operations Coordinator is expected to fulfill:

Breeder Farm Oversight & Consistency

• Oversee all aspects of breeder farms, ensuring adherence to Metzer Farms' standards for flock management practices and production outcomes across all locations.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with growers, providing support and guidance.

Strategic Flock Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, implement, and manage a multi-year master flock schedule for all breeder operations, optimizing for market demand.
• Proactively plan for future flock needs, supporting Metzer Farms’ strategic growth objectives and long-term business strategy.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

• Continuously monitor flock health, fertility rates, egg production metrics, and associated operational expenses to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Track and accurately report weekly egg production data.
• Work with farmers in solving aberrations in egg production, fertility or health
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure production aligns precisely with evolving market demand.

Farm Visits & Support

• Conduct essential farm visits as needed, maintaining a minimum of monthly visits to each breeder farm in Tennessee and Missouri.
• Travel occasionally to California breeder farms as required.

Genetic Program Guidance

• Establish and provide guidance for a robust genetic selection program, specifically focused on enhancing egg production traits and overall flock efficiency.
• Ensure all our breeders meet breed standards and increase the show quality of our breeders without sacrificing production or fertility

Eliminate Salmonella

• Monitor Salmonella in all breeder flocks
• Ensure a Salmonella vaccination schedule is followed by all farmers
• Work closely with the company veterinarian in all health issues.

Increase Performance of All Breeder Flocks

• Constantly look for new and innovative ways to increase hatching egg production and fertility
• Experiment with new methods of production
• Monitor the entire poultry industry to find ways to increase the productivity of our breeder flocks

EXPERIENCE: 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background or passionate interest in poultry management, coupled with proven organizational and communication skills. Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, or Genetics strongly preferred; or equivalent practical experience with demonstrated success.
• Strong background or passionate interest in poultry genetics and breeding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to organize long-term schedules, manage complex data sets, and maintain meticulous records.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective collaboration with growers, various internal teams, and company leadership.

COMPENSATION: 

Competitive salary ($60,000 - $75,000 per year). Quarterly bonus opportunity based on profitability. Access to a company vehicle for all work-related travel. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. 

Work Schedule: Full-time, exempt. Generally scheduled Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends and some holidays for special programming, events, or training. This position includes shared on-call responsibilities to support hatchery operations outside of normal hours.

Is Metzer Farms a Fit for You? 

We're a fast-growing, family-owned business that leads the nation in shipping day-old poultry. For over 45 years, we've delivered ducklings, goslings, poults, and chicks to customers of every size, from backyard homesteaders to commercial producers. With our roots in California and a state-of-the-art hatchery in Tennessee, we're growing fast and evolving constantly.

We thrive on continuous improvement, entrepreneurial thinking, and finding a way to do things better every week. We're looking for a highly motivated individual who shares this mindset.

This role isn't just about coordinating farms. It's about contributing to our core mission, solving problems, building efficient systems, and driving growth in a business where every day brings something new. You'll be empowered to help shape our breeder operations, raise standards, and ensure we continue to deliver incredible quality and value to customers nationwide.

You might be a perfect fit if:

• You love action, ownership, and hands-on coordination.
• You bring high standards and attention to detail.
• You have the operational mindset to contribute to business scaling and the people skills to inspire cooperation.
• You thrive when things are moving fast and you're energized by building systems and solving problems.
• You're excited about joining a company where your contributions matter and where the work is always growing and evolving.

If that sounds like you, Metzer Farms might just feel like home.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Send your resume and supporting documents to Katy@metzerfarms.com  

If you have questions email Katy@metzerfarms.com  

Thank you. 

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

Metzer Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Metzer Farms will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 

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