Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
Join the company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken®.
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
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
, USA
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.
Family-owned premium chicken producer making raised-without-antibiotics and organic chicken for families and retailers.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsFull-time
Mid
Onsite
Apply faster on company sites with our extension.