Embrex Supervisor

SHIFT HOURS

Monday and Tuesday 3 pm
-1 am Friday and Saturday 1 pm
-11 pm Some Thursday 12 pm
-6 pm

The Hatchery Supervisor assists Hatchery Mgr with the day to day operations of the hatchery including supervising and coordinating activities of the hatchery associates, monitoring the QA program, recording required data and assist in animal welfare practices. This role assists with ensuring all work is performed in compliance with Company practices and policies, Animal Welfare guidelines, regulatory agency guidelines, and all federal, state and local legal requirements.

• Supervise and direct the day- to-day activities of hatchery team members including monitoring hatch process, sanitation, embrex, egg setting, scheduling, etc.
• Assist with and monitor the Quality Assurance program assisting the Hatchery Technician as needed to ensure chick quality is optimal
• Monitor machinery preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to ensure activities are performed in a timely manner and equipment is in optimal working condition; follow-up to ensure work has been completed and issue corrected
• Complete sanitation performance reports accurately utilizing a thorough knowledge of reported information and the decisions made using reported data, (e.g. microbial plate counts and relation to hatchery sanitation, etc.)
• Promote a zero-accident culture by adhering and ensuring others adhere to all safety practices and policies, including the proper wearing of all personal performance equipment (PPE) in areas where required; report any possible safety hazards to appropriate personnel
• Monitor formaldehyde program to ensure hatchers are disinfected correctly following OSHA guidelines
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

• Sizing up People
• Delegation
• Planning
• Customer Focus
• Conflict Management

High School diploma or equivalent; four-year degree in Agricultural Studies, Poultry Science, or other relevant discipline preferred

• Minimum one (1) year hatchery or relevant poultry industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience including conflict resolution, policy/process adherence and the ability to research and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively working either individually or in a team setting to complete assigned tasks
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn internal software programs

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Ability to work non-standard shifts (Holiday, Weekend or extended) as required per business need

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.