Description
About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Benefits include:
- 2 weeks of Vacation at start of employment
- Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
- Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Opportunity to grow your career
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Hatchery Production Manager is responsible for managing the overall Hatchery process including supervision of team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of Team members engaged in receiving and preparing eggs for incubation; incubating eggs; grading, preparing, and transporting chicks from the hatchery. Assigns and schedule team members to duties within the hatchery. Coordinates all functions within the hatchery from incoming eggs to outgoing chicks to provide a smooth operation.
- Responsible for interviewing/hiring new team members, appraising performance and conducting departmental training, including safety training. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manages and recommends equipment and supply needs, production and research requirements, and work schedules. Maintains hatchery inventories for supplies; responsible for billing and purchasing for the Hatchery.
- Regularly communicates with servicemen and manager on chick quality to ensure egg and chick quality, and to proactively address any concerns or issues.
- Investigate equipment problems. Monitors thermometers, gauges, and chart recorders to detect equipment malfunctions and to verify compliance with incubator temperature and ventilation standards. Adjusts controls to maintain specified incubating conditions.
- Responsible for budgeting all hatchery costs.
EXPECTATIONS – All Team Members
- Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
- Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- 3-5 Years of Previous Related Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; Animal/Poultry Science, Business or related field
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to effectively lead, coach/mentor and influence others
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Good project management skills
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, and MTECH programs
EOE, including disability/vets
