Assistant Hatchery Manager

Assistant Hatchery Manager Rock Creek Farms Ltd. Bellingham, WA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $85,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Team leadership Workplace dispute resolution English Research Team development Analysis skills Task prioritization Animal welfare Full Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Assistant Hatchery Manager leads the operations and maintenance of the hatchery. This position supervises and coordinates activities of the hatchery associates, monitors the QA program, records required data and promotes animal welfare practices. The Assistant Manager ensures that all work is performed in compliance with Company practices and policies, animal welfare guidelines, regulatory agency directives, and all federal, state and local legal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

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 while directing the Hatchery staff to ensure chick quality is consistently 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 deficiencies 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 ensuring that all adhere to safety practices and policies, including the proper wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas where required; report any possible safety hazards to appropriate personnel Mentor, coach and train employees, encourage career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement Ability to work non-standard shifts (holiday, weekend or extended) as required per business need Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

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 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

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person