Wean-Finish Site Supervisor

Are you ready to take the lead in a thrilling environment at Schwartz Farms, Inc.? As a Wean-Finish Site Supervisor in the Sioux Center, Iowa area, you'll be at the forefront of animal care excellence! As a key player in the growth of our operations, you'll adapt to new strategies, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. Here, every day brings thrilling opportunities to make a tangible impact in the industry!

You'll guide your team, championing animal welfare while fostering a culture of teamwork and development.

Experience hands‑on training that will elevate your skills and knowledge as you contribute to our mission of adaptability and integrity. Don't miss the chance to thrive in a vibrant setting that values your contributions!

Schwartz Farms, Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming, today's primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms, Inc. employs over 550 full‑time individuals, and owns sows in the upper Midwest, predominantly in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors.

As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

As a Wean‑Finish Site Supervisor at Schwartz Farms, Inc., your day‑to‑day role will be both dynamic and impactful. The Finishing Supervisor is responsible for providing direction and counsel to contract growers in the raising and caring of pigs to achieve Company production goals & standards. This position is located in the Remsen, Hawarden, Sioux Center area and must be willing to travel to sites in this region.

Cultivate a positive relationship with Growers, ensuring strong communication, trust and work cohesiveness through the following responsibilities:

• Schedule weekly visits to sites as assigned to monitor health, environment and Grower performance
• Instruct, train and advise Grower in loading and handling of pigs to avoid injury, bruising, stress or trim loss
• Consult with Growers on spot treating, daily observation, feeder adjustments, proper ventilation, water availability and sorting pigs
• Coordinate with Growers on arrival of animals, vaccinations, shipping dates and times
• Assist Growers in determining the most bio‑secure timely and practical way of pig disposal allowable by regulatory authority
• Reward and correct growers in a reasonable and timely manner
• Represent Schwartz Farms in a positive and professional manner, including appearance of self and company vehicle
• Execute and train to ensure the highest levels of bio‑security
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation

Ensure optimization of production & production facilities as per SFI production handbooks including but not limited to the following:

• Monitor, train and direct contractors to ensure optimal temperature, air quality and equipment to improve or maintain performance and efficiency
• Maintain efficient use of buildings for maximum throughput
• Monitor upkeep of feeders, waterers, fans, ventilation systems and all other equipment
• Ensure sights are neat, weed and rodent free
• Monitor for the proper operation of alarm systems & other emergency backup systems, notify Grower as required to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure proper wash down and sanitation of facilities
• Closely monitor feeders and feed systems to ensure proper access to feed, and minimize waste.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well‑being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse

Maintain proper record‑keeping as defined by Schwartz Farms' protocol, including:

• Prepare herd health review sheets with each visit; leave copy at site and retain original for future reference
• Ensure proper record‑keeping of pig & drug inventory; forward reports for processing in a timely manner
• If applicable, forward mileage logs, including a detail of all site visits, to payroll on a monthly basis
• Maintain PQA certification status

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