Sow Farm Manager

Sow Farm Manager

Position starts at $60,000 + bonus, DOE, per year.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management
• Builds, leads, and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasks
• Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
• Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor
• Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
• Makes recommendations for operational improvements
• Conducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safely
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment
• Maintains open line of communication with all team members including upper management
• Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
• Ensures welfare of animals
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Travel:
Local travel – often 30 mile radius

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication and listening skills
• B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent AND 3-5 years related experience in swine production AND Minimum of 1 year people management experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethics
• Valid non-expired Driver's License
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with common swine diseases and medications is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual - Spanish

Travel:
Occasional travel required The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

This position does not have an Final date to receive applications. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.