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What is a breeder complex manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a breeder complex manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.02 an hour? That's $52,042 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 11,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBreeder Complex ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,042

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 47.46%

male 52.54%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Breeder complex manager career paths

Key steps to become a breeder complex manager

  1. Explore breeder complex manager education requirements

    Most common breeder complex manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    53.8 %

    Associate

    19.7 %

    High School Diploma

    11.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific breeder complex manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Direct Reports22.08%
    Inventory Control13.88%
    Quality Customer Service12.65%
    Community Resources10.45%
    Medicaid6.88%
  3. Complete relevant breeder complex manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New breeder complex managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a breeder complex manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real breeder complex manager resumes.
  4. Research breeder complex manager duties and responsibilities

    • Lead a team of 1,250 team member in this IQF/fresh USDA inspect, union plant.
    • Manage a crew of six to seven seasonal workers and take care of the greenhouse and apply pesticides/herbicides as needed.
    • Manage all issues utilizing a ticketing system, while monitoring outage events from start to resolution with consistent management notification.
    • Maintain all FDA records, EPA programs, OSHA programs.
  5. Apply for breeder complex manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a breeder complex manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average breeder complex manager salary

The average breeder complex manager salary in the United States is $52,042 per year or $25 per hour. Breeder complex manager salaries range between $28,000 and $93,000 per year.

Average breeder complex manager salary
$52,042 Yearly
$25.02 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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