Production Supervisor

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Production Supervisor at one of our nucleus farms. This role oversees the farrowing production operations, including routine swine care and data collection of a 2800+ capacity genetic nucleus sow farm. This role will set schedules, provide and monitor animal care from birth to wean, and help coordinate staffing resources to ensure maximum quality of PIC’s superior herd genetics.

This role is based at the APEX facility in Mound City, South Dakota. Limited travel is required approximately 5–10% based on production needs. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

The salary range for this position is between $53,000 - $65,000 USD per year. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Possessanunderstanding and application of procedures and concepts withinthe farrowing department and basic knowledge of other departments
• Set priorities for thefarrowingteam to ensure task completionandcoordinate work activities with otherSupervisors
• Make decisionsthat areguided by policies,procedure sand business plans;you will receive guidance and oversight fromthe Site Manager
• Supervise the daily activities offarrowingproduction team
• Holdformal supervisory responsibilities, such ascoachingemployees to meet daily deadlines
• Use judgment toidentifyand resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
• Train novice employees on the most current Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure animals are moved and efficient animal flows are maintained
• Ensure multiple areas on the farm are sanitized and washed using high pressure equipment
• Verifyaccurateandtimelyproduction information and records are maintained
• Ensure thetimelytreatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as required, and following the guidelines fortimelyeuthanasia as required
• Ensure barn maintenance, office cleanliness and laundry duties are complete
• Ensure daily animal husbandry tasks are completed
• Implement change plansin accordance withfarm needs
• Implement and hold others accountable for following the Company’s animal care policies and procedures, safety program, bio-security protocols as well as compliance with all environmental laws and procedures
• Complete the required tasks of all other duties as assigned necessary,for the care of the swine and/or swine facility

• A minimum oftwo (2) years of experience within contemporary swine production systems, partnered with proven results
• Ableto manage a team of8+ employees
• Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability toestablishpriorities, meet deadlines &maintainaccuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in a production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications; ability to learn new software programs
• Proven knowledge of contemporary record keeping systems within contemporary swine production systems
• Travela maximum of5-10%, based on production needs
• Ability to work hours needed operationally, which can varyfrequentlyand include weekend, evening,holidays and emergency situations

Genusis an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

PICcurrently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.

We directly employ people in 18 countriesworldwideand our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We…