This role is responsible for maintaining a contractual relationship with current Production Partners and growing the company’s production base by recruiting both new and existing production facilities. This position maintains a mechanical knowledge of facilities and equipment, coordinates construction activities for Production Partners, facilitates interaction with service providers and acts as a liaison to the building and equipment industry. The role facilitates stewardship of the environment, resources and the image of the company.

Duties & Functions:

• Acquire new Production Partners
• Negotiation of contracts with existing Production Partners
• Manage the wean-to-market asset plan to support our customer commitments in target geography.
• Support the overall company yardage goal
• Develop and maintain industry relations as a means of locating prospects for filling both long and short-term finishing space requirements
• Development of partner building projects including pro-forma cash flows
• Utilize both company and contracted resources to ensure sighting criteria are met Facilitate lender activities for the purpose of gaining new
• Understand the basic principles of The Maschhoffs building design and supervise contractors during construction to ensure consistency with
• Help existing Production Partners understand the importance of facility upgrades and work with the production department to implement changes when necessary.
• Maintain an open line of communication with all departments, including production and environmental as a means of gaining a deeper understanding of each growers management abilities
• Create and maintain records pertaining to sites, ensuring data accuracy
• Support the region by assisting with production tasks as needed

Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of:

• Standard Operating Procedures
• Working knowledge of swine production facilities
• Industry accepted animal care standards and bio-security standards

Skill in:

• Organization and leadership
• Microsoft Office software
• Learning agility

Ability to:

• Adapt to rapidly changing technology
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Maintain complete and accurate records

Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Associate degree
Major(s): Agriculture, business, or related fields
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years of related experience