What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hatchery Manager position at Mountaire Farms and Careers?
Provide safe work atmosphere for employees. Produce quality products for internal and external customers. Manage day to day operations of facility. Ensure all programs and procedures are being followed for set, sanitation, embrex, processing, maintenance and chick delivery. Ensure incubation equipment, ventilation and maintenance of all equipment throughout facility is maintained. Ensure proper staffing and that all programs for safety and environmental are being followed. Maintain goals for hatch, HOF, and chick quality.
Duties/Activities Required by Job
- Monitor and inspect incubation, ventilation, chick quality, waste, and processing equipment. Assess and diagnose equipment issues and direct maintenance for required repairs. Purchase supplies and parts to maintain operations.
- Oversee quality control procedures and inspect to ensure proper sanitation levels throughout the building. Validate Quality Control, Animal Welfare, Vaccine, and other documentation needed for internal and external audits.
- Provide leadership and support to direct and indirect reports to achieve operational excellence and support overall hatchery goals.
- Ensure that all programs for safety & environmental instructions are followed. Provide safe work atmosphere for employees.
- Participate in the hiring process to ensure proper selection of qualified candidates. Execute training and development activities related to hatchery operations to develop compentency and continued commitment.
Educations/Experience Requirements
- Associates degree preferred, Experience in lieu of education
- 3-5 years
- Business Acumen, Continuing education in Poultry Science, Incubation, maintenance. Good communication skills, ability to supervise and lead staff. Ability to learn new skills, adapt to change.
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