Breeding Head of Department

Smithfield Foods•Milford, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager Trainee (HOD) 2 directs the daily operation of the farm breeding or farrowing department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling and assigning tasks to meet production goals, staff development/training, animal and human health and welfare. The Production Manager Trainee (HOD) 2 knows and performs all department functions/tasks personally and through subordinates. The Production Manager Trainee (HOD) 2 is responsible for learning, demonstrating knowledge and skills, and becoming certified in all aspects of company systems and the pork industry standards. This position functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field.
2 years’ direct experience in handling livestock and managing animal welfare required.
Certification in department, required.
Ability to do hard physical labor.
Strong commitment to teamwork.
Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
Must be able to work an average 48 hour week, which can vary frequently.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Abides by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership.
Ensures the day-to-day activities and processes are scheduled/performed according to standard procedures/policies in company technical manuals and relevant company documentation.
Trains and monitors subordinate performance and provides appropriate coaching.
Maintains equipment and environment in all section barns, at all times.
Identifies all inconsistencies and immediately rectifies them.
Manages, monitors and controls feed inventory at all times to satisfy animal requirements and to minimize waste.
Manages day-to-day inventory procedures for the section and practices standard inventory control initiatives.
Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required.
Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
Follows the Standard Operating Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required.
Follows the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia to include proper disposal of animals.
Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures and report any issues immediately to the supervisor.
Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job and ensuring their employee’s compliance with the safety requirements.
Provides leadership and guidance to personnel within their department with Manager oversight.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university