Farm Manager

Sow Farm ManagerThe Sow Farm Manager is responsible for ensuring the carrying out of daily responsibilities in the 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.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and managementBuilds, leads, and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasksComplies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and laborSets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing successMaintains accurate number integrity for record keepingCoordinates and oversees completion of special projectsMakes recommendations for operational improvementsConducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safelyPerforms general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipmentMaintains open line of communication with neighbors who share land boundariesComplies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animalsEnsures welfare of animalsAssists with other duties as assignedEducation & Work ExperienceA B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent is preferred AND/ORA minimum of 3-5 years related experience in swine production ANDMinimum of 1 year people management experience ORA combination of aboveKnowledge And SkillsPossesses problem solving techniquesDemonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy and operationsPossesses basic proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word processing softwareDemonstrates written and verbal communication skillsMental And Physical RequirementsDemonstrate ability to excel within an accelerated work environmentPossess the motivation to work within a team based work environmentAbility to work with limited supervisionAbility to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk for extended periods of time & lift 50 lbs