Quail Egg Production Farm Manager

Job Title: Quail Egg Production Farm Manager

Location: Bonifay, FL 32425
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee our quail egg production facility in Bonifay, Florida. You will manage daily operations, optimize egg yields, and enforce strict biosecurity protocols. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on poultry experience, and a deep understanding of commercial game bird production.

Core Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee daily feeding, watering, and care of breeding and laying quail flocks.
• Yield Optimization: Manage lighting, ventilation, and climate systems to maintain maximum egg laying rates.
• Egg Operations: Supervise the daily collection, washing, grading, packaging, and storage of delicate quail eggs.
• Flock Health: Implement biosecurity protocols to prevent disease and manage flock health according to NPIP guidelines.
• Staff Leadership: Hire, train, and schedule daily tasks for farm hands and maintenance workers.
• Inventory & Logistics: Coordinate feed deliveries, order supplies, and track production data on a digital management system.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) regulations and local agricultural standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in commercial poultry management (quail, pheasant, or layer chicken experience preferred).
• Technical Skills: Experience operating automated feeding, climate control, and waste management systems.
• Licensing: Knowledge of NPIP certification requirements and Florida game bird regulations.
• Physical Ability: Able to work outdoors in variable Florida weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or emergencies if system alarms sound.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive based on experience
• Housing: On-site housing assistance options available.
• Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance stipends, and performance-based production bonuses.