Hatchery Manager

Aviagen•Watertown, NY

About The Position

CWT Farms International is hiring a Hatchery Manager to plan, develop, and implement policies and practices for hatchery operations, ensure goals are attained and operations are profitable, and direct strategic operational plans for hatching eggs and chick production. The role is responsible for compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. The Hatchery Manager oversees hatchery activities and facility operations through supervisory personnel, including egg pickup and deliveries, egg care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, chick preparation and shipping, facility and equipment maintenance, chick care and transfer, quality assurance, sanitation, safety, scheduling, reporting, budgeting, and animal welfare. The role coordinates with the Breeder Manager and contract service providers as applicable, and manages a team of salaried and hourly employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management, or a related field from an accredited institution, or 8 years of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum 4 years of progressive hatchery experience or a combination of hatchery and related poultry industry experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment.
Extensive maintenance knowledge, such as electrical and mechanical systems, PLC operations, heating and cooling, and hydraulics.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements and state and federal laws.
Previous hatchery management experience.
Advanced poultry science knowledge.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate people.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skills.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of financial terms and reporting.
Practical computer skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Ability to understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from available inputs.
Critical thinking skills for standardized situations and non-routine problems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
Basic reasoning skills and ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
Required Leader of People competencies: delegation, conflict management, planning, sizing up people, and customer focus.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate hatchery activities through supervisory personnel, including egg pickup and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicks.
Manage and coordinate facility and equipment maintenance through supervisory personnel.
Manage chick care, maintenance, packing, and transfer activities.
Oversee the Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
Communicate with and assist the Breeder Manager to project egg needs.
Communicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicable.
Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules to provide the proper number of birds to the processing plant.
Monitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issues.
Maintain hatchery sanitation.
Establish and manage safety policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operations.
Manage reports, review and analyze them, and perform corrective measures.
Manage the hatchery budget.
Manage the quality of the Embrex program.
Manage the Animal Welfare Program.
Comply with safety and corporate business ethics guidelines.
Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Directly supervise 2–4 salaried employees and oversee supervision of 20–25 hourly and salaried employees.