Senior Supervisor Hatchery │Tennessee Hatchery (Lafayette, TN)

Tyson Foods; Lafayette (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Hatchery Supervisor to lead a team in the Cobb eggs and chicks operation. You will supervise daily activities, ensure shipment accuracy, and maintain sanitation and biosecurity standards.

The role requires a college degree or equivalent experience, ability to travel, and comfort working the 2nd shift within a biosecure facility. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to supervise a team of hourly employees.
• Willingness to travel 4+ domestic trips per year.
• Ability to work the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of team members in hatchery operations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of customer egg-packing shipments.
• Serve as trainer and oversee vaccine mixing activities.
• Maintain hatchery sanitation and overall biosecurity.
• Oversee daily egg inflow/outflow and egg depot duties.
• Support safety programs and training; interpret policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Biosecurity procedures

Independent work

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of team members engaged in hatching, pulling, vaccinating, and egg handling of Cobb eggs and chicks.The essential functions of this position include:Ensuring accuracy and compliance of customer egg-packing shipments.Serving as a certified Embrex trainer and vaccine mixer.Ensuring the quality and effectiveness of hatchery sanitation.Maintaining a general understanding of hatchery maintenance.Performing duties related to daily farm egg inflow and outflow operations, as well as egg depot responsibilities.Performing duties to ensure customer order accuracy and quality.Supervising biosecurity procedures and performing the steps necessary to maintain biosecurity.Performing and/or supervising routine quality procedures.Interpreting company policies for team members and supporting safety programs and training.RequirementsExperienceCollege degree or equivalent experience with limited related experience.AccountabilityEntry-level professional position responsible for supervising an individual or small group of non-exempt team members, including clerical, administrative, and production employees.Provides training, monitors work quality, and coaches team members on performance.Responsible for the quality of results produced by the team.Must be able to work independently and evaluate alternatives in situations not covered by written procedures.Computer SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office.Must be able to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using available computer programs.TravelFour (4) or more domestic trips per year.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises a team of approximately 10 or more hourly team members.Biosecurity RequirementsThe job site is a biosecure environment that requires showering before entering the facility and may require multiple showers throughout the workday.Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.No jewelry may be worn on the job site except approved medical identification jewelry.Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species, including chickens, ducks, and other birds.The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.Physical RequirementsMust use safe lifting techniques.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear.Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Team members are expected to follow all required safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment at all times.Relocation Assistance Eligible:YesWork Shift:2ND SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.