Production Supervisor - NM

About Us

At Hoover’s Hatchery, we don’t just hatch chicks – we support farmers, homesteaders, and families across the country. As a company with a national reach, our culture is built on alignment, not hierarchy. We bridge frontline operations and leadership through direct communication, high standards, and shared responsibility of results.

Position:
Production Supervisor – NM
Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Department:
Hatchery

Reports To:

Production Manager

Location:

Portales, New Mexico

• Stable, growing company with national reach
• Hands‑on leadership role with real impact on daily production outcomes
• Clear expectations and structured process
• Opportunity for advancement into supervisory roles
• Team‑oriented environment with accountability and professionalism
• Competitive pay and full‑time benefits

The Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in hatchery operations by overseeing production activities and ensuring hatch tasks are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This position directly impacts hatch quality, team performance, operational flow, and overall customer satisfaction. This is a working leadership position. The Production Supervisor sets the pace on the floor, models correct procedures, reinforces accountability, supports problem‑solving in real time, and ensures hatch plans are executed to standard.

The individual in this role is expected to think critically, support continuous improvement efforts, and maintain consistency in operational expectations. This role offers visibility within leadership and the opportunity to shape processes, strengthen team performance, and contribute to operational excellence.

Leadership & Coordination

• Trains, leads, and directly oversees crews during hatch operations, ensuring accountability and adherence to standards.
• Fosters a professional, team‑oriented environment built on communication, accountability, and shared responsibility.
• Works closely with leadership and Human Resources to address personnel matters and ensure consistent application of workplace policies.
• Assists with creating Hatch Plan Schedules and helps finalize plans for distribution to crews.
• Communicates Hatch Plan Schedules clearly to ensure operational readiness and shift alignment.
• Reports operational concerns, trends, and production issues to manager in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with leadership on process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Production & Operational Excellence

• Executes hatch plan by coordinating proper cart movement and workflow to maintain production flow.
• Ensures timely completion of all tasks to meet daily production goals.
• Troubleshoots production challenges during shift and works toward timely resolution.
• Operates chick counter independently and trains others to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Responsible for accurate daily entry of hatch records at shift end.
• Records hatch outcomes and communicates relevant data to leadership.
• Checks dump truck periodically to avoid overfilling.
• Operates dump truck when needed in a safe and responsible manner.

Quality, Safety, & Biosecurity

• Supports crew training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reinforces correct execution and quality expectations.
• Monitors and tracks each subgroup coming from the hatch table to maintain accuracy and quality control.
• Assists crews with cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and materials.
• Monitors and enforces sanitation and biosecurity protocols to ensure compliance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret important instructions, guidelines, and/or communications and respond accordingly.
• Must be willing to handle live poultry.

• Ethical conduct.
• Customer servitude.
• Tenacity and dependability.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of…