Job Description Summary:
Aviagen is hiring ideal candidate for the position of Hatchery Manager. Primary responsibility for this role will be planning, developing and implementing policies and practices for operation of hatchery, ensuring attainment of goals and profitable operation, direct strategic operational plans in hatching eggs and chick production. This job will also be responsible for compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
Manage and coordinate, through supervisory personnel, hatchery activities: egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicksManage and coordinate, through supervisor personnel, maintenance of facility and equipmentManage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activitiesOversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control programCommunicate with and assist Breeder Manager to project egg needsCommunicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicableManage and maintain weekly hatch schedules providing proper number of birds to processing plantMonitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issuesMaintain hatchery sanitationEstablish and manage safety policies and proceduresMaintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operationsManage reports, review and analyze, performing corrective measuresResponsible for hatchery budgetManage quality of Embrex programManage Animal Welfare ProgramComply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethicsComply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulationsJob Qualifications:Direct supervision of 2 – 4 salaried employees (Superintendent, Supervisor, Clerk, etc.)Oversee supervision of 20 – 25 hourly and salaried employeesThis is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Delegation, Conflict Management, Planning, Sizing up People and Customer FocusBachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management or related field from an accredited institution OR 8 years equivalent education and experienceMinimum 4 years’ progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and relative poultry industry experienceMinimum 2 years’ supervisor experience within similar environmentExtensive maintenance knowledge (e.g. electrical, mechanical, PLC operations, heating and cooling, hydraulics, etc.)Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal LawsPrevious hatchery management experienceAdvanced poultry science knowledgeAdvanced interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate peopleDemonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skillsDemonstrated advanced knowledge of financial terms and reportingPractical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programsAdvanced organizational skills, with attention to detailDemonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral characterUnderstand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputsCritical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problemsManage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordinglyBasic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram formWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.