Director, Hatchery Operations & Quality

Bell & Evans; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans seeks a Director of Hatcheries to lead all hatchery operations, ensuring top-quality chicks and strong biosecurity. You will drive performance with KPIs, collaborate with Live Production and FSQA, and lead strategic cost-management initiatives.

The role demands extensive leadership experience, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of poultry production systems to sustain growth and ensure animal welfare compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, Operations Management required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in hatchery or related operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of poultry production, incubation systems, animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational excellence.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, labor, and operational performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hatchery operations and align performance with company goals and production requirements.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve hatchability, chick quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Establish, monitor, and achieve KPIs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement and sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Bell & Evans seeks a Director of Hatcheries to lead all hatchery operations, ensuring top-quality chicks and strong biosecurity. You will drive performance with KPIs, collaborate with Live Production and FSQA, and lead strategic cost-management initiatives.

The role demands extensive leadership experience, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of poultry production systems to sustain growth and ensure animal welfare compliance.