Sow Farm Unit Manager
Full time Eichelberger Farms posted 2 months ago in Production Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 2-years
Job Description
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Objective
The objective of the Sow Farm Manager is to effectively manage and maintain a successful sow unit operation. This is a position of high responsibility and will require the ability to directly lead and manage the farm production team to meet production goals effectively and efficiently.
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Key Abilities
·        Ready and writing skills
·        Basic computer skills
·        High attention to detail
·        Basic math skills
·        Must function as a team player
Work Environment
·        Loud
·        Dusty
·        Live interaction with large and small animals
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Responsibilities
·        Develop and delegate weekly work activities.
·        Train, develop, and mentor production team.
·        Oversee new employee training and orientation.
·        Conduct performance evaluations for farm staff (60 days and annually).
·        Ensure farm staff, visitors, and contractors follow internal and external biosecurity protocols at all times.
·        Ensure complete, accurate, and legible records from production team.
·        Turn in production records and other reports by appropriate deadlines.
·        Responsible for maintaining all production targets (breeding and wean age)
·        Oversee and coordinate completion of special projects on the farm.
·        Coordinate quarterly blood tests with Sow Production Manager.
·        Oversee proper nutrition, welfare, and medical treatment for animals.
·        Conduct monthly safety trainings and ensure all farm staff and visitors follow company safety procedures.
·        Attend periodic production and training meetings. (May require occasional traveling.)
·        Maintain accurate and necessary medicine inventory.
·        Responsible for responding to alarm calls after normal work hours in event of farm system malfunctions.
·        Review and approve timecards by payroll deadlines.
·        Maintain good communication with production team through periodic meetings and by timely addressing production team questions and concerns.
·        Establish and maintain open communication with company management team.
·        Ensure production tasks and company policies are adhered to as outlined in company manuals.
·        Keep Sow Production Manager informed of farm matters.
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Other Responsibilities
·        Regular and reliable attendance
·        Other duties as assigned.
