Principle Responsibilities:

• 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 principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
• Ensures welfare of animals
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Travel: Local travel – often 30 mile radius

Required Qualifications:
• Strong communication and listening skills
• B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent is preferred

AND
3-5 years related experience in swine production

AND
Minimum of 1 year people management experience

OR
A 2 year Associates degree in combination with 3 years previous experience managing or working in swine production

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 is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: BS Animal Science
Bilingual – Spanish

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