What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swine Farm Manager position at Clemens Food Group?
Join Our Progressive Team in Swine Production!
As a Sow Farm Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving production performance, operational excellence, animal welfare, and employee engagement across a large-scale sow production system. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team, foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on the success of the operation.
“Lead with purpose. Grow people. Drive results. Make a lasting impact on the future of agriculture.”
About Us
Country View Family Farms is an affiliate of Clemens Food Group, a family-owned agricultural company with more than 130 years of history and a commitment to doing things the right way. As one of the nation’s leading pork production organizations, Country View partners with family farmers and team members across multiple states to responsibly raise animals and support a safe, sustainable food supply.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
As one of the nation’s leading pork production organizations, we combine innovation, sustainability, and responsible animal care to support a growing food supply while investing in our people and communities.
Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth. We empower employees to bring new ideas, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity where your expertise is valued, your contributions make a difference, and your work helps advance responsible agriculture, Country View Family Farms offers a rewarding and impactful career.
Job Description
The Sow Farm Manager to lead a 5,000-head sow production unit. Reporting directly to the Regional Production Manager, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance, leading and developing a team of 16–20 employees, and partnering with Human Resources on hiring, staffing, employee development, and performance management.
What You’ll Do
Benefits & Perks
At Country View Family Farms, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package may include:
Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
As a Sow Farm Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving production performance, operational excellence, animal welfare, and employee engagement across a large-scale sow production system. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team, foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on the success of the operation.
“Lead with purpose. Grow people. Drive results. Make a lasting impact on the future of agriculture.”
About Us
Country View Family Farms is an affiliate of Clemens Food Group, a family-owned agricultural company with more than 130 years of history and a commitment to doing things the right way. As one of the nation’s leading pork production organizations, Country View partners with family farmers and team members across multiple states to responsibly raise animals and support a safe, sustainable food supply.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
As one of the nation’s leading pork production organizations, we combine innovation, sustainability, and responsible animal care to support a growing food supply while investing in our people and communities.
Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth. We empower employees to bring new ideas, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity where your expertise is valued, your contributions make a difference, and your work helps advance responsible agriculture, Country View Family Farms offers a rewarding and impactful career.
Job Description
The Sow Farm Manager to lead a 5,000-head sow production unit. Reporting directly to the Regional Production Manager, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance, leading and developing a team of 16–20 employees, and partnering with Human Resources on hiring, staffing, employee development, and performance management.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily production and operations of a 5,000-head sow unit
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 21 employees
- Manage employee performance, scheduling, training, and development
- Partner with HR and the Regional Manager on hiring and staffing needs
- Conduct weekly farm meetings to drive engagement and accountability
- Collaborate with Nursery Service Manager on herd health and production metrics
- Execute animal care programs including vaccination and medication plans
- Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and production policies
- Monitor farm budgets, targets, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and maintain annual business plans, updating quarterly
- Participate in regional and system-wide meetings
- High School Diploma or GED required (or equivalent experience)
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience interpreting data and making sound operational decisions
- Commitment to animal care, welfare, and industry best practices
- Willingness to work Monday–Friday with some weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand and move throughout barns for the majority of the day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently (occasionally more with assistance)
- Comfortable working in a farm environment with dust, odors, animal dander, noise, and varying temperatures
- Ability to safely work around livestock and farm equipment
- Stable, full-time leadership role with growth opportunity
- Team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to animal welfare and employee safety
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on farm performance and people development
Benefits & Perks
At Country View Family Farms, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package may include:
- Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Company vehicle provided for eligible positions
Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.