Hatchery Operations Manager: Quality Chick Production

Pilgrim's; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 90,005 - 109,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Douglas, GA seeks a Hatchery Operations Manager to direct the hatchery operations: receiving fertile eggs, traying, debeaking, vaccination, grading and placement of baby chicks at growout, ensuring the production of high-quality chicks with strong hatch rates.

Responsibilities include budgeting, planning production and capital projects, supervising staff, maintaining safety and animal welfare standards, and producing monthly performance reports.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate’s Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• DIRECTLY RELATED work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.
• Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.
• Plan production, spending, and capital improvement projects.
• Prepare yearly budget for the hatchery.
• Control costs in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.
• Prepare monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.
• Report egg fertility and hatching residue results to breeder department.
• Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Ensure completion of all quality assurance checks for chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.
• Follow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations.
• Consult with company veterinarian before making changes.
• Prepare employee schedules, approve vacation requests, and hire new employees as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Evenings/weekends

Education

Associate’s Degree or Vocational/Technical cert

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim's in Douglas, GA seeks a Hatchery Operations Manager to direct the hatchery operations: receiving fertile eggs, traying, debeaking, vaccination, grading and placement of baby chicks at growout, ensuring the production of high-quality chicks with strong hatch rates.

Responsibilities include budgeting, planning production and capital projects, supervising staff, maintaining safety and animal welfare standards, and producing monthly performance reports.