**Description** Hatchery Manager - Athens, GA BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: + Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost. + Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines. + Plans production, spending, and capital improvement projects. + Prepares yearly budget for the hatchery. + Controls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines. + Prepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance. + Reports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department. + Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines. + Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work. + Follow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations. + Consult with company veterinarian before making changes **.** + Prepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests, and hires new employees as needed KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: EDUCATION: Typically requires an Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field. Bachelors degree in related field is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement. SKILLS: + Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) + SAP experience preferred + Able to work evenings/weekends as needed