HATCHERY SUPERVISOR NIGHTS

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Night Shift Hatchery Supervisor to oversee all hatchery operations during the night, ensuring safe working conditions, high-quality chick production, and efficient staffing across both hatcheries. The role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, production scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include payroll, inventory management, and coordinating with management to meet nightly production needs while maintaining adherence to company policies and quality

Qualifications

• One year’s or more experience in a processing or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hatchery baby chicks and related processes.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and act to prevent them.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• 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 and payroll for hatchery employees.
• Collect and manage quality performance data and report trends.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Order supplies for both hatcheries, including vaccines and materials.
• Collaborate with management to resolve operational or personnel issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hatchery experience

Manufacturing environment

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

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