Hatchery Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Independence, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. The Pilgrim’s Arcadia location works with 150 local growers and employs approximately 500 team members. The Hatchery Supervisor is responsible for the safety, efficiency, and overseeing the hatchery team members, as well as, scheduling deliveries and equipment. He/She is also responsible for assisting the Hatchery manager in all production needs in order to meet the divisional goals and standards.

Requirements

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Flexibility with schedule required (weekend/afternoon work).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good project management experience.
• Good leadership experience and people skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willing to obtain certification for vaccine mixing and inovoject operations (if not already certified).

Nice To Haves

• College degree is preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred or willing to obtain (Arcadia only).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and completes performance appraisals for all team members under his/her supervision according to the Pilgrim’s personnel policies and divisional guidelines.
• Conducts one-on-ones, team huddles and go and see walks with Hatchery team members.
• Responsible for filling -in during the absence of the Hatchery Manager and is certified (or willing to obtain certification) for vaccine mixing and inovoject operations (Independence only).
• Responsible for the weekly time and attendance on the Kronos and fills out the weekly inventory information on the M‐Tech/SAP system.
• Responsible for scheduling all production team members on a weekly basis, including factors such as production rotation, shift rotation and weekend transfer crew and communicates schedule.
• Responsible for the scheduling, setting and projection of eggs/hatch as well as managing egg and chick inventory.
• Trains new team members and observes and enforces all company personnel, safety, quality and food safety policies.
• Assists the maintenance dept. when needed.
• Responsible for managing all DOT hatchery drivers, ensuring DOT compliance.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to rotate manager on call schedule for weekends and be able to rotate completing an egg set over the weekend when egg supply dictates completing a set sheet with use of Saturday egg pick-ups.
• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Follows all company animal welfare guidelines.

Benefits

• 10 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided.
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees