LIVE PORK SOW FARM Manager - Morrilton AR

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

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Job Title: Live Pork Sow Farm Manager

Reporting to: Live Pork Sow Production Manager

Job Status: Salaried

Direct Reports: 23-26

Department/

Location:

Morrilton, AR

JBS Live Pork is looking for a talented Live Pork Sow Farm Manager. The Farm Manager is responsible for ensuring the carrying out of daily responsibilities in caring for the welfare of the animals, including feed, water, and management. The Sow Farm Manager directly manages the team of farm employees and ensures they are working effectively and efficiently. This position will coordinate employees into highly effective team members to produce high quality animals in the most productive manner.

JBS offers competitive pay, benefits package, 401K, and bonus opportunities!

• Develop daily and weekly work schedules
• 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 principles of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
• Ensures welfare of animals
• Assists with other duties as assigned
• The candidate will be required to read, write and speak fluent English.

• 5 years sow production experience
• 2 years management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Previous related experience in swine production of at least 3 years, including
  -year people management experience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• 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
• Strong communication and listening skills
• The candidate will be required to read, write, and speak fluent English.

• B.S degree in Agriculture in combination with 5 years sow production management experience.
• Bilingual - Spanish

• 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;
• Better Futures Program
  -Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
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