Hatchery Supervisor

Aviagen•Watertown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hatchery, ensuring all processes are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with company standards. This role provides direct supervision of hatchery staff, supports production goals, and maintains quality control across all operational areas. The Hatchery Supervisor reports to the Assistant Hatchery Manager and ensures consistency, accountability, and performance on the production floor. The Hatchery Supervisor also makes sure to handle operational reporting, and proper use of internal systems such as Amino. Supervise daily hatchery operations including processing, egg room, transfer, and sanitation. Assign and monitor employee tasks to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule Ensure strict adherence to company SOPs, biosecurity, and safety protocols Monitor chick quality and identify issues such as injuries, defects, or inconsistencies Provide hands-on training, coaching, and support to hatchery staff Track and address attendance, productivity, and performance concerns Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all areas Accurately enter, review, and verify production data in the Amino (MTech) system Monitor inventory, transfers, and hatch data for accuracy and consistency Identify discrepancies and take corrective action or escalate as needed Ensure all entries are completed in a timely and accurate manner Support troubleshooting and corrections within the system as directed Communicate daily operational updates, issues, and performance metrics to the Assistant Manager Follow direction from the Hatchery Assistant Manager and Director and execute assigned priorities Coordinate with maintenance and other departments to resolve operational issues Ensure clear shift-to-shift communication and documentation Support the Assistant Manager in enforcing policies and operational standards Address day-to-day employee issues and escalate when appropriate Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements Support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
Strong understanding of hatchery operations and sanitation practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of hatchery, poultry, or related production experience preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operations of the hatchery, ensuring all processes are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with company standards.
Providing direct supervision of hatchery staff.
Supporting production goals.
Maintaining quality control across all operational areas.
Ensuring consistency, accountability, and performance on the production floor.
Handling operational reporting and proper use of internal systems such as Amino.
Supervising daily hatchery operations including processing, egg room, transfer, and sanitation.
Assigning and monitoring employee tasks to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
Ensuring strict adherence to company SOPs, biosecurity, and safety protocols.
Monitoring chick quality and identifying issues such as injuries, defects, or inconsistencies.
Providing hands-on training, coaching, and support to hatchery staff.
Tracking and addressing attendance, productivity, and performance concerns.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all areas.
Accurately entering, reviewing, and verifying production data in the Amino (MTech) system.
Monitoring inventory, transfers, and hatch data for accuracy and consistency.
Identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action or escalating as needed.
Ensuring all entries are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Supporting troubleshooting and corrections within the system as directed.
Communicating daily operational updates, issues, and performance metrics to the Assistant Manager.
Following direction from the Hatchery Assistant Manager and Director and executing assigned priorities.
Coordinating with maintenance and other departments to resolve operational issues.
Ensuring clear shift-to-shift communication and documentation.
Supporting the Assistant Manager in enforcing policies and operational standards.
Addressing day-to-day employee issues and escalating when appropriate.
Assisting with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements.
Supporting continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce errors.