Hatchery Operations Lead: Safety, Logistics & Staffing

Pilgrim; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Pride in Calhoun, GA seeks a Hatchery Supervisor to oversee driver fleet, egg procurement, and production support. You will supervise hatchery operations, maintain safety, and ensure compliance with DOT and Pilgrim's Pride records.

This hands-on role requires strong communication and leadership to coordinate maintenance and production teams. The ideal candidate has 3 years of hatchery or supervisor experience, high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred), and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Three years hatchery or live production experience and/or three years plant supervisor experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; including Word and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Able to serve on call nights and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Supervise driver fleet including chick delivery and egg pickup.
• Maintain records and reports for Pilgrim's Pride and DOT; review GPS system.
• Assist supervision of production and maintenance via supervisor and AA partner.
• Serve as backup to SAP Buy It/SAP Grow It/Timekeeping.
• Maintain safe work environment; conduct safety training and weekly inspections.
• Oversee personnel including hiring and scheduling; discipline and evaluations.
• Cover other hatchery departments during vacations/leaves.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by plant manager.

Skills

Supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

MS Office

Driver fleet coordination

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Pilgrim's Pride in Calhoun, GA seeks a Hatchery Supervisor to oversee driver fleet, egg procurement, and production support. You will supervise hatchery operations, maintain safety, and ensure compliance with DOT and Pilgrim's Pride records.

This hands-on role requires strong communication and leadership to coordinate maintenance and production teams. The ideal candidate has 3 years of hatchery or supervisor experience, high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred), and proficiency with