Hatchery Supervisor

PRIMARY FUNCTION : 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.

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 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

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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.