Hatchery Operations Leader

JBS Foods; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Hatchery Manager to lead hatchery, breeder, and pullet operations, driving hatchability and flock performance while ensuring animal welfare and biosecurity. You will manage budgets, teams, and performance metrics to deliver high-quality chicks that meet company goals.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with Live Operations to optimize production and cost control across all responsibilities. Monday–Friday with some extended hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science preferred; experience may substitute.
• Current Class D driver's license and clean driving record.
• 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and good analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other managers to communicate and drive performance improvements.
• Develop staff through instruction and training, emphasizing safety.
• Maintain safety, quality, and satisfaction standards.
• Set goals and budgets for hatchery and breeder departments.
• Coordinate with Live Operations to implement new ideas and processes.
• Oversee day-to-day hatch eggs quality and pullet programs.
• Supervise contract pullet producers and monitor health and welfare programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Hatchery Manager to lead hatchery, breeder, and pullet operations, driving hatchability and flock performance while ensuring animal welfare and biosecurity. You will manage budgets, teams, and performance metrics to deliver high-quality chicks that meet company goals.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with Live Operations to optimize production and cost control across all responsibilities. Monday–Friday with some extended hours may apply.