Production Supervisor - NMH

Privett•Portales, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in hatchery operations by overseeing production activities and ensuring hatch tasks are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This position directly impacts hatch quality, team performance, operational flow, and overall customer satisfaction. This is a working leadership position. The Production Supervisor sets the pace on the floor, models correct procedures, reinforces accountability, supports problem-solving in real time, and ensures hatch plans are executed to standard. The individual in this role is expected to think critically, support continuous improvement efforts, and maintain consistency in operational expectations. This role offers visibility within leadership and the opportunity to shape processes, strengthen team performance, and contribute to operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Valid Driver’s License and insurability required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly
Must be willing to handle live poultry
Ethical conduct
Strong computer skills
High level of confidentiality
Problem solving/analysis
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to work well with others and lead effectively
Great organization skills
Able to successfully meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Motivated and self-directed
Able to prioritize and multi-task
Effective in a team environment

Responsibilities

Trains, leads, and directly oversees crews during hatch operations, ensuring accountability and adherence to standards.
Fosters a professional, team-oriented environment built on communication, accountability, and shared responsibility.
Works closely with leadership and Human Resources to address personnel matters and ensure consistent application of workplace policies.
Assists with creating Hatch Plan Schedules and helps finalize plans for distribution to crews.
Communicates Hatch Plan Schedules clearly to ensure operational readiness and shift alignment.
Reports operational concerns, trends, and production issues to manager in a timely manner.
Collaborates with leadership on process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
Executes hatch plan by coordinating proper cart movement and workflow to maintain production flow.
Ensures timely completion of all tasks to meet daily production goals.
Troubleshoots production challenges during shift and works toward timely resolution.
Operates chick counter independently and trains others to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Responsible for accurate daily entry of hatch records at shift end.
Records hatch outcomes and communicates relevant data to leadership.
Checks dump truck periodically to avoid overfilling.
Operates dump truck when needed in a safe and responsible manner.
Supports crew training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reinforces correct execution and quality expectations.
Monitors and tracks each subgroup coming from the hatch table to maintain accuracy and quality control.
Assists crews with cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and materials.
Monitors and enforces sanitation and biosecurity protocols to ensure compliance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Responsibility for Safety: Safety is a shared responsibility at Hoover's Hatchery. All employees are expected to follow established safety protocols, use required PPE, report hazards or incidents promptly, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for themselves and their coworkers.
Responsibility for Biosecurity: Biosecurity is critical to protecting our flocks, our customers, and our business. All employees are expected to follow established biosecurity protocols at all times, including proper use of PPE, adherence to facility entry/exit procedures, and prompt reporting of any signs of illness or biosecurity concerns.