Hatchery Supervisor (Egg Pickup)

Wayne Farms; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson is seeking an Egg Pick-Up Supervisor to oversee daily egg collection operations, ensuring eggs are gathered, handled, and transported according to company standards and quality guidelines. You will supervise the pick-up team, coordinate schedules, and enforce safety and biosecurity protocols to support efficient production.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training in agricultural production or logistics preferred.
• 2-3 years poultry/egg production supervision experience.
• Knowledge of biosecurity and quality standards.
• Experience supervising teams, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and in a physically demanding environment.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the egg pick-up team, ensuring timely collection and transportation of eggs.
• Assign work schedules, monitor employee performance, and ensure adherence to production standards and safety protocols.
• Ensure that all equipment used in egg collection and transportation is properly maintained and operational.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity measures, ensuring that all employees comply with company and industry standards.
• Monitor egg quality, handle any deviations from quality standards, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Train and develop team members, providing guidance on processes, safety, and equipment usage.
• Maintain accurate records of egg collection, transportation and inventory.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and managers to optimise production efficiency and address operational challenges.
• Handle employee issues, including attendance, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, animal welfare standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team supervision

Schedule management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Physical endurance

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Egg Pick-Up Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of egg collection, ensuring that eggs are collected, handled, and transported in accordance with company standards and quality guidelines. This role supervises the egg pick-up team, coordinates schedules, ensures equipment is maintained, and enforces biosecurity and safety protocols to support efficient and high-quality egg production.

Job Summary

The Egg Pick-Up Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of egg collection, ensuring that eggs are collected, handled, and transported in accordance with company standards and quality guidelines. This role supervises the egg pick-up team, coordinates schedules, ensures equipment is maintained, and enforces biosecurity and safety protocols to support efficient and high-quality egg production.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the egg pick-up team, ensuring timely collection and transportation of eggs.
• Assign work schedules, monitor employee performance, and ensure adherence to production standards and safety protocols.
• Ensure that all equipment used in egg collection and transportation is properly maintained and operational.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity measures, ensuring that all employees comply with company and industry standards.
• Monitor egg quality, handle any deviations from quality standards, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Train and develop team members, providing guidance on processes, safety, and equipment usage.
• Maintain accurate records of egg collection, transportation and inventory.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and managers to optimise production efficiency and address operational challenges.
• Handle employee issues, including attendance, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, animal welfare standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in agricultural production or logistics preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in poultry operations, egg production or agricultural supervision.
• Strong understanding of egg collection processes, biosecurity protocols and quality standards.
• Experience in supervising teams, managing schedules and ensuring operational efficiencies.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to typical risks of injury in an office environment.
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programmes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, colour, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.