Farrowing Lead Timberwolf

Pipestone • Stitzer, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farrowing Lead oversees farrowing and reproductive care activities in a modern sow production facility and leads employees responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows. The role combines hands-on animal care, employee leadership, livestock production, and daily farm operations to support pig health, animal welfare, and production success. The position offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow within farm management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Reliable method of transportation to and from work.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking for 8–10 hours per day, frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, grasping or pulling, and lifting as described.
• Ability to print and/or write legibly.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.
• Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and support employees in daily production tasks and animal care practices.
• Help team members develop skills, improve performance, and achieve production goals.
• Assign and manage daily responsibilities while fostering a positive team environment.
• Oversee farrowing and reproductive care activities within the farrowing department.
• Monitor sow and piglet health, welfare, and reproductive performance.
• Ensure farrowing, animal care, and husbandry protocols are followed consistently.
• Maintain accurate production and animal health records.
• Communicate with farm management about production, animal health, facility concerns, and employee development.
• Support production goals through organization and attention to detail.
• Monitor ventilation systems and barn environments to promote animal comfort and well-being.
• Keep facilities clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Uphold company handbook policies, with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols.

Benefits

• Paid single health insurance; family health coverage available.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED