HATCHERY SUPERVISOR NIGHTS

Pilgrim's; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Night Shift Hatchery Supervisor to oversee all hatchery operations during the night, ensure safe working conditions, high-quality chick production, and efficient staffing across both hatcheries.

You will enforce safety policies, maintain animal welfare standards, coordinate with Hatchery Management, manage payroll weekly, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hatchery operations for baby chicks.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Education: Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hatchery operations during the night shift.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure high-quality chick production and animal welfare.
• Coordinate nightly schedules with Hatchery Management.
• Manage staffing levels and payroll processing weekly.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and complete audits.
• Order supplies for hatcheries and manage vaccines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hatchery knowledge

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Night Shift Hatchery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all hatchery operations during night hours, ensuring safe working conditions, high-quality chick production, and efficient staffing across both hatcheries. This role supports company safety, quality, and production standards while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment by monitoring safety trends and enforcing company safety policies.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, including hard hats, ear plugs, and hairnets, depending on the work area.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and weekly safety observations.
• Promote safe work practices among all employees.

Quality

• Ensure the hatchery team produces high‑quality chicks for the broiler department.
• Uphold animal welfare standards and best management practices in both hatchery and field environments.
• Maintain a zero‑defect standard across all operations.
• Verify proper sanitation procedures are consistently followed.

Production

• Oversee all hatchery operations during the night shift.
• Ensure eggs are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate with Hatchery Management to align nightly schedules with production needs.
• Manage staffing levels to adequately support both hatcheries.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Reassign employees as needed to ensure proper staffing on processing days.
• Collect and manage quality performance data.
• Complete weekly payroll for hatchery employees.
• Collaborate with management to resolve operational or personnel issues.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Order supplies for both hatcheries, including vaccines and essential materials.
• Work with internal and external partners to meet all audit requirements, with an expectation of 100% compliance.

Working Conditions

Work may occur in office, hatchery, feed mill, or outdoor environments. Conditions vary based on operational needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• - One year ’s or more experience in a processing or manufacturing environment.
• - Must have knowledge of hatchery of baby chicks.
• - Previous supervisory experience a must.
• - Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• - Good interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to recognize and advise when unsafe conditions are observed.
• - Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Education: Degree preferred

EOE, including disability/vets