Assistant Hatchery Manager

Perdue Farms; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Short-term disability protection

Long-term disability protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an Assistant Hatchery Manager to lead day-to-day hatchery operations, ensure safe and efficient production, and guide a team on incubation, equipment and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes strong leadership, safety oversight, and continuous improvement in hatchery performance.

The position offers a competitive salary range with annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the company’s commitment to teamwork and quality in premium

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have strong reading, writing, analytical and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for supervision and safety of hatchery associates and safety programs.
• Maintain building and equipment; manage inventories, parts and supplies.
• Ensure quality and production requirements; set goals for hatchery CPMH.

Skills

Supervision

Safety programs

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Hatchery/poultry experience (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Hatchery Manager

Santa Rosa, California, United States Job ID 81138 Job Category Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Take the next step in your leadership journey as an Assistant Hatchery Manager, where you'll play a vital role in supporting live production and ensuring hatchery operations run at peak performance. In this role, you'll help guide day-to-day operations while applying your knowledge of incubation, equipment, sanitation, and regulatory compliance to deliver consistent, high-quality results. You'll work closely with teams on the floor, providing leadership, coaching, and direction to build a safe, efficient, and well-run operation that supports the broader success of the organization.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

• medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• critical illness
• accident insurance
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• optional group life insurance
• short-term disability protection
• long-term disability protection
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off

• Directly responsible for the supervision and safety of all associates that work in the hatchery, as well as setting up and enforcing safety programs, committees, and instructing associates on all local, state, federal, and Company safety programs.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the building and all equipment.
• Maintain inventories, equipment, parts, and supplies as needed for operations.
• Responsible for Quality and Production requirements.
• Initiate programs to accomplish the best possible hatchability with a healthy chick.
• Set goals to accomplish competitive CPMH in all departments.
• Participate in QIP.
• Responsible for all government required reporting such as Community Right to Know, EPA, and all State and Federal requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in meeting the set budget of the hatchery.
• Assist in setting goals in all cost areas to stay competitive with other hatcheries.
• Be able to perform all jobs within the hatchery in times of absenteeism of staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have strong reading, writing, analytical and communications skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Management, hatchery and/or poultry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 degrees to 105 degrees and humidity up to 100%.
• Work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment.
• Exposed to chemicals, drugs and vaccines to be covered in MSDS training and hazardous communication training.
• Must use protective equipment as required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the operation.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.