Hatchery Manager

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Hatchery Manager in Salisbury, MD to oversee hatchery operations. The role involves ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and coordinating egg requirements to optimize production quality and hatchability. Management experience is essential, along with an understanding of sanitation and government regulations. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to important animal welfare initiatives. Join a supportive workforce committed to quality in live production.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience required.
• Knowledge of incubation and management skills necessary.
• Familiarity with government regulations and sanitation important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety of all hatchery associates.
• Set and enforce safety programs to instruct associates.
• Maintain inventories and equipment necessary for operation.
• Coordinate all egg requirements for breeder placements.
• Achieve best possible hatchability and quality production.

Skills

Management experience

Reading and writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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.

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Summary

Join our team as a Hatchery Manager and lead the operations that support strong, reliable live production. In this role, you will provide direction and oversight for hatchery activities, ensuring consistent performance, quality, and efficiency while meeting breeder and live production needs. You’ll work closely with your team to drive operational excellence, support animal welfare, and deliver results that keep our live operations running at their best.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the supervision and safety of all associates that work in the hatchery.
• Sets up and enforces safety programs and committees to instruct associates on all local, state, federal and company safety programs.
• Responsible for the maintenance and inventories of the building and all equipment, maintain inventories, equipment, parts and supplies as needed for operation.
• Coordinates all eggs required for all breeder placements and ensures no shortages occur.
• Responsible for quality and production requirements, initiates programs, to accomplish the best possible hatchability.
• Determines goal setting to accomplish competitive CPMH (chicks per man hour) in all departments.
• Participates in QIP (Quality Improvement Plan).
• Responsible for all government required reporting such as community right to know, EPA and all state and federal requirements.
• Responsible for total operating costs of the hatchery.
• Must set goals in all costs areas to stay competitive with other hatcheries.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Prior management experience.
• Reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of, but not limited to incubation, mechanical, management skills, government regulations and sanitation.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 - 105 degrees; 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 communications.
• Must use personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the hatcheries, facilities and operations.

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.