Hatchery Manager
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Able to work evenings/weekends as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in related field is preferred.
- SAP experience preferred
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
