Chick Hatchery Operations Manager

Pilgrim; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 90,005 - 109,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a Hatchery Manager to direct operations from egg reception to chick placement, including debeaking, vaccination, grading, and ensuring high-quality chicks.

The role requires budgeting, production planning, staff scheduling, and adherence to Animal Welfare and safety guidelines, with monthly performance reporting and veterinarian coordination.

Joining our Douglas, GA facility offers a path to leadership in a growing hatchery operation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational/technical certification required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience; year-for-year substitution allowed for education.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Hatchery to produce high-quality chicks with the best hatch rate at lowest cost.
• Ensure Animal Welfare guidelines are followed by Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers.
• Plan production, spending, and capital improvement projects; prepare yearly budget.
• Control costs in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.
• Prepare monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.
• Report egg fertility and hatching results to breeder department as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines (Company and OSHA).
• Complete quality assurance checks for chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance.
• Follow DOT and environmental regulations; consult with company veterinarian before changes.
• Prepare employee schedules, approve vacations, and hire new employees as needed.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

Education

Associate's Degree or vocational/technical certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim is seeking a Hatchery Manager to direct operations from egg reception to chick placement, including debeaking, vaccination, grading, and ensuring high-quality chicks.

The role requires budgeting, production planning, staff scheduling, and adherence to Animal Welfare and safety guidelines, with monthly performance reporting and veterinarian coordination.

Joining our Douglas, GA facility offers a path to leadership in a growing hatchery operation.