Embrex Supervisor

Mountaire Farms; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is seeking a supervisor for Embrex operations to ensure safe PPE usage, accurate transfer and vaccination of eggs, and adherence to all protocols on startup, run, and cleanup.

The role includes budgeting for vaccines, staffing, and training in hatchery activities, with a focus on quality and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Certification for Embrex transfer machines and vaccine mixing protocols.
• Strong communication skills and ability to supervise staff.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Correct transfer/vaccination of all eggs and operation of Embrex machines.
• Manage vaccination budgets, compile reports, and ensure information flow.
• Labor and staffing; develop and train in hatchery activities; increase competencies.
• Correct mixing and application of vaccines; ensure inventory and tracking.
• Provide a safe work environment; ensure PPE usage; sanitation of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervising staff

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

High School Diploma

Certification for Embrex transfer machines

Vaccination protocols certification

Job description

Job Description

Provide safe work atmosphere for employees, ensuring embrex crew has and are using all prescribed PPE. Produce quality products for internal and external customers. Supervise day to day operations of Embrex staff. Ensure all programs and procedures for the transfer and vaccination process are followed to achieve goals on hatch, HOF and chick quality. Ensure correct operation of all Embrex machines, making sure all protocols are followed for startup, run and cleanup at the end of each transfer day. Ensure correct mixing and application of all vaccines. Ensure that all programs for safety are followed. Manage vaccination budgets and staffing. Ensure all operating supplies and vaccines are inventoried and tracked.

Schedule for this position

• Monday 11:00 PM to Tuesday 9:00 AM
• Tuesday 11:00 PM to Wednesday 8:00 AM
• Friday 11:00 PM to Saturday 9:00 AM
• Saturday 11:00 PM to Sunday 8:00 AM

Includes holidays. End time is approximate.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Correct transfer/vaccination of all eggs and operation of Embrex machines.
• Manage vaccination budgets, compile reports, documentation, flow of information.
• Labor and staffing, develop and train in all related Hatchery activities adding competencies and increasing commitment levels.
• Correct mixing and application of vaccines, ensure inventory and tracking are correct.
• Provide a safe work environment for employees, ensure Embrex crew has/uses all prescribed PPE. Sanitation of equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 2-5 years' relevant work experience.
• Complete certification for operation of Embrex transfer machines and vaccine mixing protocols.
• Good communication skills, ability to supervise and lead staff.
• Ability to learn new skills, adapt to change.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaine Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!