Farm Production Manager

Seaboard Corporation•Hawarden, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting Farm Production Manager opportunity in Northwest IA. The Production Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the farms and ensures production targets are met. Supervises and develop farm managers for the sites you are responsible for. At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork, and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Requirements

Must communicate effectively with diverse groups of people such as employees and senior management.
Ability to use critical thinking and judgement skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.
Demonstrate experience or desire to facilitate, encourage, coach, and lead a team to reach set goals.
Apply math, analytical, and logistical skills to solve problems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to collect data and relay information in reports.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from a 2-year college or technical school preferred; minimum 3+ years’ swine production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a link between operations managers and farm managers by handling questions, interpreting and presenting data and helping resolve work-related problems.
Audit farms on a weekly basis to ensure employees are complying with all standard operating procedures and facilities are being properly maintained.
Advise farm managers on meeting production and cost targets as well as completing and submitting production reports in a timely manner.
Create and manage employee work schedules and maintain accurate records of personnel paperwork, including performance reviews and feedback provided to employees.