Production Supervisor - NMH

Position:
Production Supervisor - NMH

Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Department:
Hatchery

Reports To:

Production Manager

Location:

Portales, New Mexico

At Hoover's Hatchery, we don't just hatch chicks — we support farmers, homesteaders, feed stores, and families across the country. Our team serves customers nationwide while staying rooted in the values of hard work, accountability, and community.

As a stable and growing agricultural business, we operate in an industry that continues to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do — ensuring every chick is hatched, processed, and delivered with the care and precision our customers count on.

Unlike large corporate environments where roles can be narrow and repetitive, our team members have the opportunity to grow their expertise, take ownership of their work, and play a visible role in the daily success of the operation. No two days look exactly the same — and your contribution makes a direct difference.

At Hoover's Hatchery, every role contributes to a business that supports customers across the country while staying grounded in the values of hard work and reliability that define our team. If you're someone who takes initiative, thrives in a hands‑on environment, and takes pride in doing quality work, we want to hear from you.

• Stable, growing company with national reach
• Hands‑on leadership role with real impact on daily production outcomes
• Structured processes and clear expectations
• Competitive compensation and full‑time benefits
• A strong sense of community and team culture

The Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in hatchery operations by overseeing production activities and ensuring hatch tasks are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This position directly impacts hatch quality, team performance, operational flow, and overall customer satisfaction.

This is a working leadership position. The Production Supervisor sets the pace on the floor, models correct procedures, reinforces accountability, supports problem‑solving in real time, and ensures hatch plans are executed to standard. The individual in this role is expected to think critically, support continuous improvement efforts, and maintain consistency in operational expectations.

This role offers visibility within leadership and the opportunity to shape processes, strengthen team performance, and contribute to operational excellence.

• Trains, leads, and directly oversees crews during hatch operations, ensuring accountability and adherence to standards.
• Fosters a professional, team‑oriented environment built on communication, accountability, and shared responsibility.
• Works closely with leadership and Human Resources to address personnel matters and ensure consistent application of workplace policies.
• Assists with creating Hatch Plan Schedules and helps finalize plans for distribution to crews.
• Communicates Hatch Plan Schedules clearly to ensure operational readiness and shift alignment.
• Reports operational concerns, trends, and production issues to manager in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with leadership on process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

• Executes hatch plan by coordinating proper cart movement and workflow to maintain production flow.
• Ensures timely completion of all tasks to meet daily production goals.
• Troubleshoots production challenges during shift and works toward timely resolution.
• Operates chick counter independently and trains others to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Responsible for accurate daily entry of hatch records at shift end.
• Records hatch outcomes and communicates relevant data to leadership.
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