BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.
• Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.
• Plans production, spending, and capital improvement projects.
• Prepares yearly budget for the hatchery.
• Controls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.
• Prepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.
• Reports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department.
• Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.
• Follow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations.
• Consult with company veterinarian before making changes.
• Prepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests, and hires new employees as needed

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

EDUCATION:

Typically requires an Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field.  Bachelors degree in related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• SAP experience preferred
• Able to work evenings/weekends as needed