Farm Manager II - Pike County, IL

The Maschhoffs•Pittsfield, IL

10d•$62,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Typical Duties of a Sow Farm Manager include: Manage the full profit & loss and a multi-million dollar asset base with responsibility for driving profitability of the farm through lower cost of production and increasing quality and volume of wean pigs shipped. Develop leadership and technical skills of a team of Team Leads and/or Production Technicians and ensuring the Performance Management system is properly executed. Participate in the development of annual operating goals, human resource needs, and farm business plans including the review of operating costs and performance for production farms within assigned scope of responsibility, Monitor, review, and analyze biological and financial performance for root cause of issues, develop effective countermeasures and execute plans to restore performance. Oversee recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and development of new team members, in alignment with company policies for hiring, staffing, discipline, and terminations Promote safe work habits, a safe working environment, and report all work related injuries. Coordinate and manage all farm inputs including, but not limited to, air, feed, water, labor, gilts, medications, supplies, and fuel. Ensure the implementation of BTW standard operating procedures, technologies, and other innovations to improve production and environmental stewardship through direct training and field/metric observations. Implement individual pig care practices to maintain the health and well-being of all animals including owning, monitoring, and directing all practices that promote Bio-Security in coordination with Health Services. Responsible for identifying all major capital repairs, routine repairs, and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
3 years management experience required.
Knowledge of Livestock/swine management and handling
Knowledge of Standard maintenance procedures
Knowledge of Basic understanding of how to operate computer hardware and software, including MS Office, and Internet Explorer
Ability to Work independently, as well as being a team player
Ability to Monitor and develop subordinates to insure smooth operation of the farm
Ability to Desire to learn new skills
Ability to Use production records to facilitate improvements
Ability to Confront direct reports and hold people accountable when necessary
Ability to Understand company vision and strategy
Skill in Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Skill in Application of company tools for leadership development and learning
Skill in Building effective teams and motivating them to achieve high performance
Skill in Optimize breeding farm productivity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Agriculture or related field preferred.
Bachelors degree may be substituted for two years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the full profit & loss and a multi-million dollar asset base with responsibility for driving profitability of the farm through lower cost of production and increasing quality and volume of wean pigs shipped.
Develop leadership and technical skills of a team of Team Leads and/or Production Technicians and ensuring the Performance Management system is properly executed.
Participate in the development of annual operating goals, human resource needs, and farm business plans including the review of operating costs and performance for production farms within assigned scope of responsibility
Monitor, review, and analyze biological and financial performance for root cause of issues, develop effective countermeasures and execute plans to restore performance.
Oversee recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and development of new team members, in alignment with company policies for hiring, staffing, discipline, and terminations
Promote safe work habits, a safe working environment, and report all work related injuries.
Coordinate and manage all farm inputs including, but not limited to, air, feed, water, labor, gilts, medications, supplies, and fuel.
Ensure the implementation of BTW standard operating procedures, technologies, and other innovations to improve production and environmental stewardship through direct training and field/metric observations.
Implement individual pig care practices to maintain the health and well-being of all animals including owning, monitoring, and directing all practices that promote Bio-Security in coordination with Health Services.
Responsible for identifying all major capital repairs, routine repairs, and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.

Benefits

Targeted pay range of $62,000-$80,000 USD Salary yearly depending on experience and qualifications.
Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
Group rate vision benefits.
Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 401(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

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