Hatchery Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing operations which include receipt of fertile eggs, traying , debeaking , vaccination, grading, and placement of baby chicks at growout . This manager will also ensure that quality chicks are being produced.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.

• Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.

• Plans production, spending, and capital improvement projects.

• Prepares yearly budget for the hatchery.

• Controls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.

• Prepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.

• Reports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department.

• Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.

• Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.

• Follow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations.

• Consult with company veterinarian before making changes .

• Prepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests, and hires new employees as needed

  KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  EDUCATION:

  Typically requires an Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field. Bachelors degree in related field is preferred.

  EXPERIENCE:

  Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

  SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• SAP experience preferred

• Able to work evenings/weekends as needed

  EOE/Vet/Disabled