Quality Assurance Specialist — Hatchery Operations

Aviagen; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator for its Pedigree Hatchery in Crossville, TN. You will perform QA checks on day-old chicks and eggs, revise QA manuals, and work with hatchery teams to ensure conformance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Strong data skills and attention to detail are essential. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and root-cause analysis to identify improvements in quality and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel (with Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to perform occasional physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Able to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• Above average math skills and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of hatchery and poultry operations preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with sampling procedures to include bacterial and mold monitoring.
• Detail oriented, professional, strong organizational skills, and self-motivated.
• Preferred understanding of ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge of hatchery and poultry operations.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance checks on day old chicks and eggs.
• Assist in revising and updating the quality assurance manual and procedures.
• Observe and ask employees questions pertaining to job functions.
• Maintain strong communication with the Hatchery management team, and interact and communicate with all levels of facility personnel.
• Read processing information such as worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Aptitude to determine appropriate corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Perform routine facility monitoring, tests, and sample collection.
• Interact and communicate with all levels of hatchery personnel.
• Recognize problems and opportunities for improvement that may affect quality, and aid in coming up with and implementing solutions (determining appropriate corrective actions and root cause analysis).
• Write and submits report to hatchery supervisory personnel and QA Management team.
• Maintain and upload paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follow policies and procedures related to animal welfare, biosecurity, and compartmentalization.
• Other duties as determined by QA Management team.

Skills

Data analysis

Math skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Quality consciousness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Aviagen seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator for its Pedigree Hatchery in Crossville, TN. You will perform QA checks on day-old chicks and eggs, revise QA manuals, and work with hatchery teams to ensure conformance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Strong data skills and attention to detail are essential. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and root-cause analysis to identify improvements in quality and processes.