Regional Chick Transport Manager

Aviagen; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen North America seeks a Regional Chick Transport Manager for the East Region. You will oversee chick transportation from hatcheries in Pageland, SC; Pikeville, TN; and Talladega, AL, ensuring safety, efficiency, and DOT compliance.

The role reports to the Regional Operations Manager and requires CDL-A, overnight travel, and the ability to coordinate schedules, equipment, and driver performance across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively to groups.
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.
• Must hold a current Class A CDL license and medical card.
• Working knowledge of chick delivery equipment or live animal hauling.
• Willingness to travel overnight and drive solo or with a co-driver.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly driver schedules for PVH, TDH, and SCH chick transport.
• Serve as Regional Smithway expert and Samsara administrator for high-risk incidents.
• Ensure regional DOT compliance and TSA advisory needs.
• Track regional miles per hatchery and monitor tractor/trailer conditions.
• Manage regional driver pool including hiring and discipline.
• Approve local driver expense reports and oversee transport budget.
• Maintain and update regional driver records in ClearingHouse.
• Review annual evaluations with local driver lead and coordinate training.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Ability to interpret instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A license

DOT compliance knowledge

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Live chick delivery equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an individual to fill the vacant position of Regional Chick Transport Manager in the East Region of Aviagen North America. This individual will be responsible for the overall management of chick transportation out of our Pageland, SC; Pikeville, TN and Talladega, AL hatcheries. This position will report to the Regional Operations Manager.

Job Description:

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Must have a current and valid Class A CDL drivers license and medical card.
• A working knowledge of chick delivery equipment or live animal hauling.
• Must be willing to travel overnight and willing to drive solo or with a co-driver if needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Duties

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department. Normal duties will include:

• Weekly Drivers Schedules for PVH, TDH, and SCH chick transport.
• Regional Smithway expert
• Regional Samsara Administrator & coach for high risk infractions.
• Regional compliance for all DOT requirements.
• Regional TSA advisor
• Tracking of regional miles per hatchery
• Monitor tractor & trailer conditions and responsible for CapEx submissions for the transport department.
• Manages regional driver pool - discipline, hiring, separation, etc.
• Approval of local driver expense reports - oversees regional transport budget.
• Upkeep and maintenance of all regional driver files through ClearingHouse.
• Review and approve all Annual Evaluations (in conjunction with local driver lead).
• Manages training needs to ensure all East Region Transport areas are in compliance.