Hatchery Manager Position Available In Yell, Arkansas

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for 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. Responsible for compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

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. Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous hatchery management experience.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

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.

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

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. 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. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.