Assistant Hatchery Manager

Job Description Summary:

• Manage and coordinate, hatchery activities: egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicks
• Manage and coordinate the 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 numbers
• 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
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• 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 a combination of hatchery and related 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
• 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