Live Haul Assistant Manager

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive operational excellence and support the safe, efficient movement of live poultry across our supply chain as a Live Haul Assistant Manager. In this role, you will partner closely with the Live Haul Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, ensuring service, animal welfare, safety, and production goals are consistently achieved. You will collaborate with drivers, supervisors, growers, processing operations, and cross-functional teams to optimize scheduling, fleet utilization, and workforce performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about delivering operational success through strong communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise crew leaders, truck drivers, dispatchers, and other Live Haul personnel.
• Visit each crew leader while they are working at farms at least once a week.
• Ensure all driver logs are complete and submitted on time.
• Work with the garage to ensure proper preventive maintenance of equipment occurs daily.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Live Haul Manager in their absence.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of work experience.
• Some post\u2011secondary training in leadership and/or supervision.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work in a normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in poultry processing operations and chicken houses.
• Move throughout the complex as needed.
• Exposure to chemicals found in poultry processing operations.
• Wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job and various locations.
• Travel to remote facilities and/or corporate offices for meetings.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.