Hatchery Manager

Hatchery Manager

Operations Management

Carrollton, Georgia

Description

.   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:

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.

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  EOE, including disability/vets