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Zach McGee

Examiner · DISC type cs
Senior Director Live Operations at Simmons Foods
📍 Centerton, Arkansas, United States

Zach McGee is the Senior Director of Live Operations at Simmons Foods, overseeing operations that process over 16 million pounds of chicken weekly. A third-generation poultry professional, he previously held several management roles at Tyson Foods and is a recipient of both the "40 Under 40" and "30 Under 30" industry awards.

He is passionate about developing future talent, serving on The Poultry Federations scholarship committee and guest lecturing at the University of Arkansas. Away from work, Zach enjoys relaxing and traveling worldwide with his wife and their dog.

Interesting fact: He followed his father and grandfather into the poultry business, continuing a family legacy in the industry.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Live Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Centerton, Arkansas, United States
Personality Overview

How Zach shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Process Oriented
Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Zach cares about

Live Operations Leadership
Manages 119 team members and 200 contract farmers, overseeing hatchery, feed mill, and transportation operations for millions of chickens weekly.
Poultry Industry Advocacy
Serves on committees for The Poultry Federation, supporting the industry's growth and future through scholarships and community engagement.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
Senior Director Live Operations
Simmons Foods
12-2018 - 9-2020
Senior Live Production Manager
Tyson Foods
3-2014 - 12-2018
Broiler Manager
Tyson Foods
3-2013 - 3-2014
Broiler Service Technician
Tyson Foods
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Media appearances

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Education
International Business
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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