PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\nEducation & Experience:\r\n\r\nBachelor’s Degree or 2 years of hatchery experience.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRequired Skills & Abilities:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMust have proficient computer application skills to include Word and Excel.\r\n\tBilingual a plus.\r\n\tMust be self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.\r\n\tStrong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff and work with management.\r\n\tAbility to work well in a group.\r\n\tLeadership qualities.\r\n\tDesire to excel in your position.\r\n\tStrong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced, indoor, environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nPhysical Requirements:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tAbility to stand and walk for long periods on hard surfaces.\r\n\tAbility to lift, stoop, kneel, walk for prolonged periods of time.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\nHansen Agri-Placement is representing a worldwide industry leading multi-species animal breeding organization, to hire a Co-Hatchery Manager for one of our hatcheries located in NE. This Co-Manager will assist the Hatchery Manager in all aspects of hatchery operations, personnel and processes to ensure efficient production while meeting all regulatory standards.\r\n\r\nResponsibilities:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tSupervise and assign tasks to staff.\r\n\tCommunicate and coordinate product flow among Location Manager, Flock Manager, and customers.\r\n\tOversee and ensure all operations are documented and performed in the Mtech ERP system.\r\n\tImplement and develop animal welfare-oriented workforce with a focus on quality to our customers.\r\n\tHandles communications of all emergency breakdown situations and work in conjunction with management to minimize downtime and effects on production systems and customers.\r\n\tOversee on-call weekend checks and assignment of responsibilities for the facility. Schedules appropriate staff for this function.\r\n\tCoordinate communication with management regarding needed capital investments and schedules of such investments.\r\n\tManages oversight of incubation processes for the hatchery.\r\n\tOversee Maintenance Staff and maintains facility in excellent working order.\r\n\tMaintains inventories of products needed for production of day-old chicks as directed by manager.\r\n\tManages oversight of incubation processes for the hatchery including familiarizing and learning the operation of all single and multi-stage setters and hatchers, ventilation systems, and all other systems in the facility as directed by Hatchery Manager.\r\n\tAssist management in quality control, evaluations of 14-day breakouts, moisture loss of eggs set, and all parameters important in contributing to viability of day-old chicks produced.\r\n\tDevelop a firm knowledge of poultry diseases and administration and inventory of vaccines for use in day old chicks.\r\n\tAssists in implementation of a world class C&D program and biosecurity protocols for the hatchery.\r\n\tAssist with hiring, training, evaluation, and disciplining hatchery staff.\r\n\tAssist in on-call weekend checks of the facility as needed.\r\n\tImplement and assist in development of S.O.P.’s for the hatchery.\r\n\tStay up to date on all Safety, Biosecurity and Animal Welfare programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional Duties:\r\n\r\nCover for team members during vacations, absences, etc. which may require occasional tasks outside the scope of your job.\r\n\r\nPerform other job duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
