Senior Hatchery Manager

Hatchery Manager

Aviagen is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Hatchery Manager at our Longview Hatchery. 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 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

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.