Farrowing Production Supervisor

PIC, a Genus PLC company, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Production Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will lead farrowing operations at our 2,800+ sow genetic nucleus farm, overseeing daily swine care, production activities, and data collection. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring exceptional animal welfare, maintaining high production standards, coordinating staffing resources, and supporting the delivery of PIC's industry-leading genetics.

This position is located at our APEX facility in Mound City, South Dakota
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Pay Range: $55,000 - $68,000 annually

• Possess an understanding and application of procedures and concepts within the farrowing department and basic knowledge of other departments
• Set priorities for the farrowing team to ensure task completion and coordinate work activities with other Supervisors
• Make decisions that are guided by policies, procedures and business plans; you will receive guidance and oversight from the Site Manager
• Supervise the daily activities of farrowing production team
• Hold formal supervisory responsibilities, such as coaching employees to meet daily deadlines
• Use judgment to identify and 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
• Verify accurate and timely production information and records are maintained
• Ensure the timely treatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as required, and following the guidelines for timely euthanasia as required
• Ensure barn maintenance, office cleanliness and laundry duties are complete
• Ensure daily animal husbandry tasks are completed
• Implement change plans in accordance with farm 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 of two (2) years of experience within contemporary swine production systems, partnered with proven results
• Able to manage a team of 8+ employees
• Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines & maintain accuracy
• 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
• Travel a maximum of 5-10%, based on production needs
• Ability to work hours needed operationally, which can vary frequently and include weekend, evening, holidays and emergency situations

Genus is 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.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50…