DescriptionnnHatchery Manager - Athens, GAnnBASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:nnDirect the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.nnEnsure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.nnPlans production, spending, and capital improvement projects.nnPrepares yearly budget for the hatchery.nnControls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.nnPrepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.nnReports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department.nnEnsure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.nnEnsures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.nnFollow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations.nnConsult with company veterinarian before making changes .nnPrepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests, and hires new employees as needednnKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:nnEDUCATION:nnTypically requires an Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field. Bachelors degree in related field is preferred.nnEXPERIENCE:nnTypically 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.nnSKILLS:nnExperience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)nnSAP experience preferrednnAble to work evenings/weekends as needed