Business Unit Leader - Pullets - PNW

Job Title: Business Unit Leader (BUL)

Department: Operations

Location: Moses Lake, WA, Pasco, WA & Canby, OR

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: 127-150k year

Job Summary

The Business Unit Leader for the Northwest Pullets Operations will be responsible for driving the execution and business performance of our operations while ensuring the unit has the necessary staff and resources to thrive. This key leadership role oversees live production operations, egg grading/processing, liquid egg processing, and maintenance functions. The ideal candidate will prioritize the safety and security of our 75+ workforce, promote environmental stewardship, and maintain compliance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Central to this position is the ability to foster a culture that fully engages all employees and stakeholders through our shared values and guiding principles. The Business Unit Leader will focus on efficient production of safe, high-quality whole foods while upholding stringent safety standards and sustainable practices. Although this role may not have immediate responsibilities over all Production areas, the successful candidate will demonstrate dynamic growth potential and readiness for further development within the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Strategic Business Leadership * Execute on the Farms' Business Imperatives consistently * Lead with a strategic business mindset in an agricultural and food production environment * Drive business performance through key performance indicators, including:
• Hen rate of lay
• Feed conversion
• Product yield
• Labor and material efficiency * Optimize production, throughput, and yield in all operations
• Operational Excellence * Guide and mentor site production and processing leaders to maximize P&L results * Relentlessly pursue process and operational improvements * Ensure efficient production of safe, high-quality whole foods
• Workforce Management and Development * Engage a diverse workforce in a journey of growth from retention to performance to passion * Foster employee growth and development * Prioritize safety and security for all employees
• Stewardship and Sustainability * Promote animal welfare best practices * Implement sustainable management of natural resources * Maintain fiscal responsibility and financial integrity * Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Compliance and Quality Assurance * Ensure compliance with customer expectations, federal and state regulations * Uphold high standards for food safety and quality
• Cultural Leadership * Drive a culture that fully engages all employees and constituents through shared values and guiding principles * Demonstrate dynamic growth potential for further development within the organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Leadership and Cultural Development * Demonstrated ability to establish and enhance a performance-based culture * Proven ability to lead a group of diverse individuals to achieve organizational goals * Skill in fostering a collaborative work style across all functions
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving * Proven ability to manage complex situations through critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills * Ability to adapt effectively and work at a high level within a fast-paced, continually changing, and demanding environment
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills * Ability to communicate effectively with all constituencies, including employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
• Business Acumen and Financial Literacy * Strong business acumen including knowledge of finance, financial indicators, and cost modeling * Ability to interpret financial and operating data and organize it to make it actionabl