Jimmy Benitez

• Manages and provides direction for hatchery operations necessary to support breeder and live production needs
• Directly responsible for the supervision and safety of all associates that work in the hatchery
• Enforces safety programs and committees to instruct associates on all local, state, federal and company safety programs
• Responsible for the maintenance, and all equipment, maintaining inventories, equipment, parts, and supplies as needed for operation
• Coordinates all eggs required for all breeder placements and ensures no shortages occur
• Responsible for quality and production requirements and initiates programs, to accomplish the best possible hatch and chick quality
• Determines goal setting to accomplish competitive CPMH (chicks per man hour) in all departments
• Responsible for total operating costs of the hatchery
• Must set goals in all cost areas to stay competitive with other hatcheries, monitor employee work to assess performance, and identify opportunities
• Covered daily business requirements with well-organized schedules and properly delegated assignments.
• Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term company goals
• Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.

• Supervises the picking department to achieve maximum yield, grade, and efficiency of department cost
• Performs administrative duties
• Sets up and starts the department for daily operation
• Supervises and conducts checks on online operations during the day to ensure quality, grades and yields
• Attends all production and safety meetings
• Monitors quality control, USDA, checks to see standards are met
• Provides Processing Superintendent with information concerning bird condition, equipment problems, product flow, and other information regarding processing procedures
• Monitors safety in the department
• Performs other duties as required
• Placed live birds into shackles, inserting both feet to secure animals
• Prevented harm to live animals to avoid carcass downgrading
• Cross-trained in multiple production positions to support line needs.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of skilled trade workers engaged in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, and projects
• Takes the lead role in formulating preventive maintenance programs and to keep the plant running
• Works with Division Manager and plant superintendents on the installation of new equipment and maintaining plant equipment in good running order
• Selects and terminates immediate subordinates
• Develops strategic short and long-range plans and objectives to keep the plant running at optimum efficiency
• Formulates and recommends budget for the year
• Coordinates and provides direction and guidance to maintenance personnel
• Provides the Division Manager with reports and information as necessary or as required that will enable him to review the maintenance effort and to provide constructive advice and guidance as to possibilities and adjustments
• Responsible for plant sanitation
• Responsible for maintenance, clean up, and up-keep on all company assets
• Operates within a pre-set budget
• Order parts and materials necessary for the plant to stay in good running condition
• Ensures the plant has been properly sanitized, will pass USDA inspection at start-up, and maintains the building and grounds
• Coordinates safety items for corrective action
• Responsible for monthly safety training and departmental safety walk-throughs
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Supervised daily chick room operations to ensure smooth chick process and delivery to farms

Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing feedback and opportunities for growth.

Coordinated scheduling and staff assignments to optimize resource allocation and workflow.

Collaborated with management to evaluate performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.