Progressive Ag Employer seeking a well-qualified Swine Production Manager for their Missouri location. This individual will lead a team of site managers and be accountable for the production performance for breed to wean farms in their region. Through the use of innovation and continuous improvement, they will drive excellence in production planning, scheduling, execution of dairy work and operational efficiencies. They will work with the farm staff to develop animal management competencies to increase profits while providing for the well-being of the animals.

This individual will provide onsite service to assure genetic potential of the breeding program. They will develop and implement nutritional guidelines for commercial production systems as well as develop improved wean to finish practices. Their responsibilities will include training of farm staff, measuring and reporting progress and goals to management on a routine basis.

Objective: Lead and train employees in gestation area of farm for maximum production, efficiency and profitability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead and develop gestation team
2. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with area employees and farm management
3. Ensure gestation paperwork is completed accurately and on time
4. Bio-Security Adherence
5. Safe Working Environment
6. Ventilation Controls
7. Facility Maintenance

A progressive family owned swine business, one of the top three swine producers in the Midwest that has been a leader in food production for over 25 years, is seeking talented people to help deliver high quality, safe & wholesome pork product to consumers.  The position will focus on achieving stated goals and strategies to accomplish the vision and growth of the company.  They have operations in several Midwestern states all providing an outstanding and professional work setting.  These positions are located in various locations in the State of Iowa and Southern Minnesota.

Reasons why this is a great job for the right person:

• One of the top three producers in the swine industry
• Team oriented company that continually develops their people
• Family owned and oriented
• Leader in the food industry for over 25 years
• Performance Based Pay System
• Competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance

Direction
The Nursery Service Manager is responsible for monitoring costs and maintaining open communication with production teams while being held accountable for meeting company goals and expectations.

Additional Responsibilities include:

-Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures on nursery sites
-Provide coaching and direction to Pod Managers, IC’s, and employees
-Holding Pod Managers accountable for supervision of the care, maintenance, and management of all sites
-Provide solutions, tools, feedback, information, and develop action plans in necessary areas
-Monitor expenses and cost control

Objective
Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee’s ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit­ability.  Positions available are for the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee’s designated work area
2. Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management
3. Complete production paperwork accurately and on time
4. Bio-Security Adherence
5. Safe Working Environment
6. Ventilation Controls
7. Facility Maintenance

Duties to include all aspects of the birthing ward. Sow and piglet care. Aide with birthing, ensureing new piglets receive colostrum, provide a warm, safe and dry environment for new piglets. Flexible hours with shift premium.

Performs functions that are directly and indirectly related to the care of the nursery pig. Performs basic site requirements such as housekeeping, feed ordering, sanitation and load in/out are components required of the Wean to Finish Nursery Herdsperson. Will also be a resource to the Early Pig Care Specialist when required as pig care is the primary responsibility for the Wean to Finish nursery staff.

Duties:
1. Assist in maintaining herd health by observing pigs on a daily basis and using appropriate treatments as needed.
2. Assist Early Pig Care Specialist with required duties primary to pig care.
3. Conduct daily room assesments and report to pod lead.
4. Assist in feeding, shipping & receiving of pigs, sorting by size, vaccinating and tattooing.
5. Uphold Biosecurity standards and maintain safety standards.
6. Properly documenting all transactions on door cards.
7. Light maintenance, site sanitation, laundry and office care.
8. May need to assist at other Wean to Finish sites.

Join one of Canada’s industry-leading Agribusinesses providing long-term value, quality, research-based products, services and information in an environmentally responsible manner.

Maple Leaf Agri-Farms offers opportunities for growth and advancement in an engaged environment and offers a competitive compensation structure, including a comprehensive benefits package and company pension plan. As a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we offer excellent opportunities for career-minded individuals and are seeking individuals interested in pursuing a career with an agriculture industry leader.

We have immediate opportunities for the position of Swine Technician in the following areas:

Gretna, Manitoba
Grunthal, Manitoba
Morris, Manitoba
Pembina Valley, Manitoba
Rosenfeld, Manitoba
Vita, Manitoba
Winkler, Manitoba

Job Overview: The position of Boar stud technician requires the employee to be available early in the morning to collect boar semen that will be transported to TML customers. There are specific hours and deadlines that must be maintained to support the delivery system that is in place. The Boar Stud Technician will be working with a small team that shares responsibility in caring for the boars, collecting the boars, and maintaining high quality control standards. Bio-security is extremely important and contact with other swine or some other animals is not permitted.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• 1. Collect semen from live boars for production of AI doses based on a collection schedule and under a time frame that allows for transport and distribution of doses to customers. These doses will be collected from various genetic lines which may be sorted by EBV value.
• 2. Understand and maintain all bio-security requirements, which requires showers at entry and exit from all stud facilities.
• 3. Understand and uphold all quality control standards outlined by the stud manager.
• 4. Feed boars daily in both the stud and isolation barns based on proper feeding protocols.
• 5. Sweep feed back into crates from aisles daily to reduce feed wastage.
• 6. Scrape manure buildup from back aisles of boars into the pit.
• 7. Pre soap, power wash and disinfect all collection areas, front and back aisles of boar crates and isolation barn rooms.
• 8. Responsible to help with all boar movements including and not limited to cull boar removal, incoming boar placement or other movements within the stud.
• 9. Train incoming boars in isolation to collect from an AI dummy.
• 10. Identify and treat any sick, or injured animals. Give vaccines based on the vaccination schedule.
• 11. Humanely treat all animals at all times.
• 12. Help with mortality removal.
• 13. Record environmental information.
• 14. Maintain the site by helping with mowing, trimming, snow removal, repairs and upgrades.
• 15. Draw blood from boars for diagnostic testing.
• 16. Help with laundry, including washing scrubs, under garments, coveralls and towels.
• 17. Clean shower areas, lunch room, bathrooms, office and all other areas in both the stud and isolation buildings.
• 18. Weekend chores based on the schedule determined by the stud manager.
• 19. Work hours determined by the stud manager.
• 20. Fill bait stations to control rodents monthly.
• 21. Ability to listen and willingness to follow protocols

If you like living in a rural area, are community oriented and are looking for a company that can boast about the tenure of their people – if you have a strong background in quality assurance and food safety – then you need to consider this very stable, environmentally sound, well established, growth oriented and profitable company that is seeking to add an Sow Farm Manager to their team of one of the top pork producers in the United States. This position is located in South West Kansas near the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Reasons Why this is a Great Job for the Right Person:

• One of the top pork producing company’s in the United States – with strong employee tenure.
• Very well established and financially strong company
• Food group is the Largest Division in the company
• Environmentally sound operations
• Growth company that is adding jobs
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth
• Competitive salary, bonus, benefits & relocation assistance