DIRECTOR OF HATCHERY TECHNICAL SERVICES

Live Operations Remote, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, United States, Des Moines, United States, Oklahoma City, United States, Boston, MA, Bentonville, ArkansasHead of Hatchery Live Technical ServicesJob DescriptionThis is a position for Head of Hatchery Technical Services. This individual will work directly with all complexes and all Members of the Live Technical Team to improve hatchery performance across the company. This position will report to the Head of Breeder Technical Services.Job LocationRemote with 75% travel required.ResponsibilitiesRoutine hatchery troubleshooting in underperforming hatcheries.Organize and schedule a Hatchery Managers meeting each year.Update and maintain company programs specific to hatcheries.Represent Pilgrim’s at industry hatchery conferences.Update and maintain policies and procedures specific to hatcheries.Ensure all hatcheries are following all hatchery policies.Oversee and guide new Hatchery construction or upgrades.Conduct hatchery audits at each hatchery annually.Train hatchery manager trainees and develop their training program.Assist Hatchery managers and QA in training hatchery staff.Analyze hatchery data.Participate in the training of new hatchery managers.Required Education and Experience5 years of hatchery manager experience required.In-depth knowledge of hatchery equipment, biosecurity, animal welfare, and industry best practices.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Advanced skills to learn other computer programs.Basic accounting skills.Exceptional communication skills.Very detail-oriented.Ability to take on difficult tasks and learn from them.Ability to work with Live Production & Tech Services team members on a daily basis.

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