Biosecurity Manager

Seaboard Corporation•Ames, IA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting Biosecurity Manager opportunity based out of Ames, Iowa. In this highly impactful role, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing biosecurity measures within our organization. This person will be instrumental in outbreak investigations and driving process improvements to ensure the health of our herds.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of swine experience, minimum, required.
Passion and professional interest in biosecurity and animal health.
Innate curiosity and desire to learn and improve as it relates to biosecurity in the system and industry.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Foster collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams which includes farms, support departments, contractors and vendors that operate on our premises to promote a culture of biosecurity awareness and accountability
Utilize multiple communication platforms to disseminate important biosecurity updates, guidelines, and protocols effectively
Lead or participate in outbreak investigations to identify the source, spread and containment of biosecurity incidents
Collect, analyze and interpret data related to biosecurity breaches, trends and performance metrics
Support farms in implementation of continuous improvement actions identified in internal assessments
Assist continuous improvement team in the updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as needed.
Support veterinarians and/or the research department in executing research trials that support system initiatives and continuous improvement, as needed.
Any and all other duties deemed necessary by Supervisor.