Hatchery Manager

House of Raeford Farms • Arcadia, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Manager oversees all aspects of hatchery operations, ensuring the health, viability, and productivity of eggs and chicks. This role manages hatchery staff, monitors incubation and hatch processes, ensures biosecurity and animal welfare standards, and coordinates with Live Operations and Production teams to meet operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in hatchery or poultry operations required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of incubation, hatchery equipment, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards
• Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions
• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and team development

Nice To Haves

• associate or bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or related field preferred
• leadership experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management software preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage daily hatchery operations, including incubation, hatching, and chick processing
• Supervise, train, and schedule hatchery staff to maintain safe and efficient operations
• Monitor hatchability, chick quality, and egg storage conditions
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records of hatchery production, inventory, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with Live Operations and Production teams for chick placement and flock planning
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate preventive maintenance for hatchery equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED