Farrowing Production Supervisor; Mound , South Dakota)
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Role Overview
PIC, a Genus plc company, is seeking for a dedicated and motivated Farrowing Production Supervisor to join our team in South Dakota.
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 will supervise a team of approximately eight employees and requires strong people-management skills, including the ability to coach, develop, communicate with, and hold team members accountable.
The ideal candidate will bedetail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage daily priorities while maintaining accurate records and meeting production expectations. Success in this role also requires a collaborative and adaptable approach to working within a multicultural environment and building positive relationships across the team. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus and can help support effective communication and employee engagement.
This is an on-site position based at the APEX facility in Mound City, South Dakota, with limited travel of approximately 5–10% based on production and business needs. Candidates residing elsewhere in the U.S. are welcome to apply but must be willing to relocate to the Mound City area in South Dakota. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
The salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $68,000 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.
You Will- 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…
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