PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for partnering with internal departments/personnel on assigned process improvement or other short term project which has significant business impact within the sponsoring functional area.

Work independently or within a team on assigned project to develop and implement solutions for issues which impact the business bottom line, to improve process efficiency or safety, and/or support regulatory or legal complianceGather and analyze data, compile into reports, create presentation and present to management and/or Senior LeadershipCommunicate project progress, including roadblocks or bottleneck, to appropriate personnel; provide solutions for issues which inhibit project progress/completionPerform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors’ degree in an accredited degree program; poultry or animal science preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Ability to create and verbally present project outcome/ findings in a concise manner to peers, management and senior leadersAbility to collect and analyze data, formulating logical assumption or hypothesis, and develop long term solution/improvement based on the analysisAbility to be flexible, working non-standard hours as needed to collect data; may travel overnight occasionallyMust have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks while maintaining attention to detail

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.