Hatchery Manager

Sunrise Chick Sales is a division of Sunrise Farms, one of the largest chicken processors in Canada, with facilities in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. Our team of employees are experienced, dedicated, and exceptional at delivering quality products from farm to table.
Role
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The Hatchery Manager is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the hatchery in order to meet business objectives to be accountable for all aspects of hatchery performance and ensures that objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that’s consistent with quality requirements. They are responsible for planning and implementing best practices and procedures and to delegate authority to key supervisors to manage all functions involved.

Priority:Manage all hatchery activities direct and implement and effective quality assurance program ensure hatchery follows industry regulations on sanitation, vaccinations, etc. Plan and develop hatch schedules that consider market forecasts and customer orders, supervise employees to ensure all hatchery standard are being met, stay current on industry knowledge and new trends. Communicate with farmers on feeding and breeding practices, maintain appropriate animal welfare in the hatchery.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate hatchery activities

Oversee quality assurance program

Monitor facility equipment and repairs

Oversee hatchery sanitation

Keep a current knowledge of industry trends

Plan and oversee hatchery budget

Forecasts manpower requirements, coordinates selection, training and project the ongoing needs of hatchery

Comply with all Company policies and animal welfare guidelines

Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities

Coordinates and communicates with sales team, director of Operations and COO the supply of hatching eggs, pick up of hatching eggs, setting of hatching eggs, ensuring efficient and cost-effective hatching and filled orders to customers

Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules

Direct supervision/management of employees

Requirements

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated high leadership qualities in leading a business and team, must have ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly.

Knowledge of safety systems and processes.

Ability to identify opportunities and follow through on the execution and improvement

Excellent Analytical & organizational skills

Problem-solving, must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in a production line.

Time Management, ability to face production deadlines, shipping dates and more, must manage time accordingly

Competencies

Strong critical thinking and communication skills to share ideas and influence others, including senior management team.

Ability to implement new business strategies with strong change leadership skills. Learn how to achieve successful strategic change and innovation.

Coach supervisors and front-line staff to enhance performance and to develop and retain high-potential employees of the future.

Evaluate business risk, and work with executive committees.

Create a high performing team with clear direction and realistic but challenging goals.

#INDLP #LI-SJAt Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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