Hatchery Service/Dispatch Lead

Hatchery Service/Dispatch Lead

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• Perform and coordinate all processes, from receipt of settable eggs to delivery of ducklings to the farms, including receiving, washing, grading, setting, candling, transfer, hatch grading, vaccination, shipment, sanitation, etc
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff. Monitor staff performance and staff development
• Perform duties related to hiring, assigning, training, disciplining and terminating hatchery employees with HR consultation. Consult with Hatchery Manager on employee issues, when necessary
• Responsible for generating accurate on-time reports (receiving/shipping, traying/carting, candling, pedigree/fertility, etc.)
• Ensure all aspects of hatchery operations are in compliance with Live Production SOPs, duck-well-being guidelines, biosecurity guidelines, staff safety programs and take appropriate action if required
• Under the direction of Hatchery Manager, ensure compliance with established SOPs by monitoring production processes, hatch performance, day-old and egg quality, equipment operation and schedule attainment requirements. Communicate to the Manager any observed irregularities
• Ensure proper operation, inspection, cleaning, monitoring and repair of all hatchery equipment. Perform minor repairs as required
• Effectively communicate with other departments of the company regarding egg/duck production, performance, condition, and other issues related to the hatchery operation
• Responsible for collecting and sending eggs, swabs and air samples for lab testing; handle communication with the lab regards to collection procedures, test results, etc
• Respond to off hour alarms, works weekends and holidays according to rotation schedule
• Perform related duties as required

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of hatchery production and support processes, established SOPs, company policies, and state and federal regulations
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize departmental needs
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and interact with all levels of employees
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts as needed
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze technical problems
• Working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and AS400
• Supervisory or lead experience
• Ability to organize and prioritize, and supervise multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform day-old duck gender selection and train others to perform this operation
• Ability to independently research equipment, services and supplies specific to the hatchery operation

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.