Regional Poultry Transport & Compliance Lead

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

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.