Hatchery Manager

Peco Foods•Walnut Grove, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overall responsibility is to pick up hatch eggs, hatch and deliver quality chicks at a competitive cost. Peco team member safety is a core value and top priority. Conducts all responsibilities in a manner that aligns with Peco's vision, mission and core values. Directly supervises at least 2 employees and indirectly supervises at least 14 employees. Responsible for directing, controlling, coordinating and maintaining all aspects of the hatchery operation and trucking fleet. Works closely with the assistant hatchery managers to develop and ensure the proper procedures are implemented to obtain optimum results. Provide the broiler department with the best broiler chick possible. Responsible for coordinating annual employee training involving safety, DOT provisions, and maintenance. Computing daily and weekly hatchery reports and spreadsheets in their relationship to objectives. Coordinating set times, proper hatcher/incubator machine function and monitors room controllers. Follow animal welfare and biosecurity programs and ensure that employees are trained and following these standards. Handles and ensures employees handle various chemicals, vaccines, and medications safely. Maintain adequate staffing. Ensure compliance with all applicable government agencies and regulations.

Requirements

Directly supervises at least 2 employees and indirectly supervises at least 14 employees.
Works closely with the assistant hatchery managers.
Computing daily and weekly hatchery reports and spreadsheets.
Coordinating set times, proper hatcher/incubator machine function and monitors room controllers.
Follow animal welfare and biosecurity programs.
Handles and ensures employees handle various chemicals, vaccines, and medications safely.
Maintain adequate staffing.
Ensure compliance with all applicable government agencies and regulations.
Sitting/standing/walking and driving 100% of the workday.
Working in normal room environment, outside environment, and in cold, hot, humid, and dusty conditions.
Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.
Physically able to climb a ladder at various heights.

Responsibilities

Pick up hatch eggs, hatch and deliver quality chicks at a competitive cost.
Directly supervise at least 2 employees and indirectly supervise at least 14 employees.
Direct, control, coordinate and maintain all aspects of the hatchery operation and trucking fleet.
Develop and ensure proper procedures are implemented to obtain optimum results with assistant hatchery managers.
Provide the broiler department with the best broiler chick possible.
Coordinate annual employee training involving safety, DOT provisions, and maintenance.
Compute daily and weekly hatchery reports and spreadsheets in their relationship to objectives.
Coordinate set times, proper hatcher/incubator machine function and monitor room controllers.
Follow animal welfare and biosecurity programs and ensure employees are trained and following these standards.
Handle and ensure employees handle various chemicals, vaccines, and medications safely.
Maintain adequate staffing.
Ensure compliance with all applicable government agencies and regulations.