Hatchery Supervisor

The Hatchery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily hatchery operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and humane incubation, hatching, vaccination, processing, and delivery of healthy chicks. This position provides leadership to hatchery team members and ensures compliance with company policies, animal welfare standards, biosecurity programs, food safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines while meeting production and quality objectives.

• Supervise daily hatchery activities including egg receiving, storage, incubation, transfer, hatching, chick processing, vaccination, and shipment.
• Monitor hatchability, chick quality, mortality rates, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet chick placement requirements.
• Ensure proper operation and monitoring of incubators, hatchers, vaccination equipment, and chick processing equipment.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve hatchery performance.
• Maintain compliance with all company animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and offer constructive feedback, both positive and corrective.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
• Availability to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Live Operations team.
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). College degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of company protocols/programs and adaptable to change. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team-oriented and self‑motivated, able to thrive in fast‑paced environments.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional weekends; ability to work various shift.
• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base Salary range of $73,600 +/- based on experience.
• Discretionary Bonus:
  This position is eligible to participate in the company’s tri‑annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Career Development:
  The company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.