Hatchery Manager

  • Permanent Contract
  • Full-time
  • At least 2 years of experience (Junior level)
  • Bachelor degree
  • Production Management

Mission

Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Supervise and assign tasks to staff.

·         Communicate and coordinate product flow among Location Manager, Flock Manager, and customers.

·         Oversee and ensure all operations are documented and performed in the Mtech ERP system.

·         Implement and develop animal welfare-oriented workforce with a focus on quality to our customer.

·         Maintains oversight of inventories of products needed for production of day-old chicks.

·         Manages oversight of incubation processes for the hatchery.  

·         Oversee Maintenance Staff and maintains facility in excellent working order.

·         Handles communications of all emergency breakdown situations and work in conjunction with management to minimize down time and effects on production systems and customers.

·         Oversee on-call weekend checks and assignment of responsibilities for the facility. Schedules appropriate staff for this function.

·         Coordinate communication with management regarding needed capital investments and schedules of such investments.

·         Implement and assist in development of S.O.P.’s for the hatchery.

 Additional Duties:

·         Cover for team members during vacations, absences, etc. which may require occasional tasks outside the scope of your job.

·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Profile

Required Skills & Abilities:

·         Must have proficient computer application skills to include Word and Excel.

·         Must be self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff and work with management.

·         Ability to work well in a group.

·         Leadership qualities.

·         Desire to excel in your position.

·         Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced, indoor, environment.

·         Bilingual a plus

Education & Experience:

·         Bachelor’s Degree required or 3+ years of hatchery experience

·         Must have management experience