Quality Assurance Manager - Stratford, Canada - Trillium Hatchery

Trillium Hatchery

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Stratford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT TRILLIUM HATCHERY:

Trillium is committed to using the latest technology and highest standards of welfare to produce a stress-free environment for broiler chickens, from receiving eggs, to incubation to hatching.

You would be joining a close team on the mission to producing happier, healthier chicks for the Ontario market.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the hatchery standard of quality, welfare and consistency are met using industry best practices, data analysis and technology.

The QA Manager will work with the team inside the hatchery, management, and producers to meet these responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Processes

Build standard Operating Practices (S.O.P) for all jobs, processes, and machines in the Hatchery
Build and update Job descriptions for all positions in the Hatchery
Work alongside with the health and safety team to implement and uphold safety standards

Quality

Perform chick welfare checks to ensure proper procedures are followed, report to Production Supervisor and AGM on success of the procedures
Weigh chicks and record vent temps according to the hatchery standards
Perform egg breakouts to identify quality, fertility and weights in the egg room, at transfer and at hatch
Maintain relationship and relevant communication with hatching egg producer
Check for proper humidity levels in egg room and setters
Follow sanitation procedures

Data

Gather and analyze hatchery data (i.e. embryo temps, egg pack quality check, fertility, residue breakouts, hatch progressions, rectal temp of chicks) and submit recommendations based on findings
Report abnormalities to production supervisor and/or contact at hatching egg farm
Perform clerical tasks (i.e. filing hatch reports, recording and maintain in a database) where needed
Perform daily analysis on eggs that did not pass the heartbeat detector to gauge what day of incubation they died
Create weekly reports on egg quality, and communicate results with hatchery manager
Collect fluff samples and send to University of Guelph every 6 weeks
Collect monthly (or as needed) samples (air plates and swabs) to test for bacteria create recommendations for recommended sanitation practices
Assist with record keeping
Perform daily setter and HatchCare checks and alert supervisor of abnormalities
Communicate with all levels of management including veterinarians.
Other duties as assigned by Hatchery Manager.

Welfare

Keep up to date on biosecurity, animal welfare standards and related processes in the hatchery to ensure audits will always be passed and hatchery standards are met.
Maintain documents/licensing pertaining to Animal Care and Food Enhancement Program (FSEP) of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Schedule welfare audits according to Canadian Hatcher Federation standards

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits: