Regional Chick Transport Manager

Aviagen • Talladega, TN

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About The Position

The Regional Chick Transport Manager is responsible for the overall management of chick transportation from Aviagen North America’s Pageland, South Carolina; Pikeville, Tennessee; and Talladega, Alabama hatcheries. The position reports to the Regional Operations Manager. Duties vary according to department needs and include managing regional transportation operations, drivers, compliance, equipment, budgets, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software.
• Current and valid Class A CDL and medical card.
• Working knowledge of chick delivery equipment or live-animal hauling.
• Willingness to travel overnight and drive solo or with a co-driver as needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with varied situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly driver schedules for PVH, TDH, and SCH chick transport.
• Serve as the regional Smithway expert.
• Administer regional Samsara and coach drivers regarding high-risk infractions.
• Ensure regional compliance with DOT requirements.
• Serve as the regional TSA advisor.
• Track regional miles by hatchery.
• Monitor tractor and trailer condition and submit CapEx requests for the transport department.
• Manage the regional driver pool, including discipline, hiring, and separation.
• Approve local driver expense reports and oversee the regional transport budget.
• Maintain regional driver files through ClearingHouse.
• Review and approve annual evaluations in conjunction with the local driver lead.
• Manage training needs to ensure all East Region transport areas are compliant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED