Assistant Hatchery Manager - Night Shift

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Bell & Evans is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Hatchery Manager to help lead our night shift hatchery operations. This role works closely with the Hatchery Manager and provides leadership and direction to night shift technicians while supporting Maintenance, Sanitation, and Operations activities.

The Assistant Hatchery Manager will play a key role in ensuring our setters and hatchers operate safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position requires a strong leader who can make sound decisions, communicate effectively across departments, develop team members, and respond quickly when unexpected issues arise.

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable, family-owned company with a strong reputation

Leadership and career growth opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to make a direct impact on hatchery operations

Strong focus on animal welfare, safety, quality, and operational excellence

As the Assistant Hatchery Manager, you will help oversee night shift operations with a primary focus on setters and hatchers. You will work closely with the Hatchery Manager and other department leaders to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide leadership and direction to night shift technicians and hourly team members

Oversee setter and hatcher operations and ensure equipment and processes are functioning properly

Communicate daily with the Hatchery Manager, Director of Maintenance, QA Manager, and Director of Hatchery Operations regarding night shift activities and issues

Make timely decisions and take appropriate action when issues arise with setters, hatchers, or other hatchery operations

Review setter and hatcher checklists to ensure required tasks are completed accurately

Coordinate with Maintenance on preventative maintenance and equipment concerns

Assist with production department startups when needed

Set eggs as needed to support hatchery operations

Work with other department supervisors to ensure staffing is utilized effectively and operational priorities are met

Coordinate and respond to critical events such as power outages, chiller issues, equipment failures, and unknown alarms

Provide technicians with specialized training related to incubation processes and hatchery equipment

Train and develop team members in key positions and backup roles

Identify training needs and support employee development

Maintain strong communication between departments to ensure smooth night shift operations

Promote and maintain Bell & Evans animal welfare standards

Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational requirements

Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance hatchery performance, efficiency, and reliability

Successful candidates will have:

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

The ability to remain calm and effective when responding to unexpected operational issues

Excellent communication and organizational skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

A strong understanding of team development and employee performance

A commitment to safety, quality, animal welfare, and operational excellence

The ability to work effectively with employees and leaders across multiple departments

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and address operational issues quickly

Previous experience in hatchery operations, live operations, poultry production, or a similar agricultural or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

The Assistant Hatchery Manager must be able to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, and other department leaders. This position requires daily communication across departments to address operational issues, coordinate staffing, and ensure priorities are met.

Strong communication skills are essential, and the ability to build positive working relationships with team members is critical to success in this role.

The Assistant Hatchery Manager plays an important role in the success of Bell & Evans hatchery operations. From managing setter and hatcher activities to developing employees and responding to critical situations, this position has a direct impact on the performance of the hatchery and the team.

If you're an experienced leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and working in a fast-paced operational environment, we encourage you to apply today.