HATCHERY SUPERVISOR NIGHTS

HATCHERY SUPERVISOR NIGHTS

Location: Mayfield, KY, United States

Date Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Category: Live Operations

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Position Overview

The Night Shift Hatchery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all hatchery operations during night hours, ensuring safe working conditions, high-quality chick production, and efficient staffing across both hatcheries. This role supports company safety, quality, and production standards while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment by monitoring safety trends and enforcing company safety policies.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, including hard hats, ear plugs, and hairnets, depending on the work area.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and weekly safety observations.
• Promote safe work practices among all employees.

Quality

• Ensure the hatchery team produces high‑quality chicks for the broiler department.
• Uphold animal welfare standards and best management practices in both hatchery and field environments.
• Maintain a zero‑defect standard across all operations.
• Verify proper sanitation procedures are consistently followed.

Production

• Oversee all hatchery operations during the night shift.
• Ensure eggs are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate with Hatchery Management to align nightly schedules with production needs.
• Manage staffing levels to adequately support both hatcheries.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Reassign employees as needed to ensure proper staffing on processing days.
• Collect and manage quality performance data.
• Complete weekly payroll for hatchery employees.
• Collaborate with management to resolve operational or personnel issues.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Order supplies for both hatcheries, including vaccines and essential materials.
• Work with internal and external partners to meet all audit requirements, with an expectation of 100% compliance.

Working Conditions

Work may occur in office, hatchery, feed mill, or outdoor environments. Conditions vary based on operational needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• One year's or more experience in a processing or manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of hatchery of baby chicks.
• Previous supervisory experience a must.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize and advise when unsafe conditions are observed.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Education: Degree preferred

EOE, including disability/vets

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