What You Would Be Doing

• Manage all aspects of the performance of the team including defining target, coaching, training and development, and scheduling.
• Work closely with HR and Barn Manager on determining hiring needs and conduct on-site interviews.
• Facilitate weekly farm meetings to engage team members.
• Work with Nursery Service Manager on health and numbers; communicate health challenges
• Execute animal care plans including vaccination and med plan
• Execute continuous improvement plans
• Monitor budgets and targets
• Execute biosecurity program, animal welfare program and production policies
• Ensure all team members are PQA trained
• Participate in monthly regional farm meetings and quarterly whole system meetings
• Assist in developing and setting farm budgets and targets
• Develop a yearly business plan with Sow Service and update quarterly

This Role is for You if:

• You have prior livestock management; prior swine management preferred, but open to other livestock backgrounds such as dairy, heifer management and/or poultry.
• You have an Associate's degree (A.A.) in Animal Sciences, Agribusiness, Livestock Production or equivalent from two-year college or a degree from an accredited technical school; or a minimum of five years related experiences and/or training.
• You are passionate about teaching and leading the team to meet goals in efficiency while maintaining our ethics, integrity and stewardship.
• You are naturally analytical and can understand what the numbers are telling you. Be able to solve problems in the moment and make adjustments for future improvements.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can physically be standing on your feet a majority of the day with the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• You are able to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions.
• You are committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals.