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Hatchery Manager

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Job Description - Hatchery Manager

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.

Job Description:

Job Description:

  • Manage and coordinate, through supervisory personnel, hatchery activities: egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicks
  • Manage and coordinate, through supervisor personnel, maintenance of facility and equipment
  • Manage chick care, maintenance, packing, and transfer activities
  • Oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control program
  • Communicate with and assist Breeder Manager to project egg needs
  • Communicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicable
  • Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules, providing proper number of birds to processing plant
  • Monitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issues
  • Maintain hatchery sanitation
  • Establish and manage safety policies and procedures
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operations
  • Manage reports, review and analyze, performing corrective measures
  • Responsible for hatchery budget
  • Manage quality of Embrex program
  • Manage Animal Welfare Program
  • Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
  • Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations



Job Qualifications:

  • Direct supervision of 2 – 4 salaried employees (Superintendent, Supervisor, Clerk, etc.)
  • Oversee supervision of 20 – 25 hourly and salaried employees
  • This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Delegation, Conflict Management, Planning, Sizing up People, and Customer Focus
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management, or related field from an accredited institution OR 8 years equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum 4 years’ progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and relative poultry industry experience
  • Minimum 2 years’ supervisor experience within similar environment
  • Extensive maintenance knowledge (e.g. electrical, mechanical, PLC operations, heating and cooling, hydraulics, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State, and Federal Laws
  • Previous hatchery management experience
  • Advanced poultry science knowledge
  • Advanced interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate people
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of math functions and skills
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of financial terms and reporting
  • Practical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programs
  • Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail
  • Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character
  • Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs
  • Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems
  • Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly
  • Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form



We 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.

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