Farrowing Lead

Preferred Capital Management•Pillager, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Farrowing Team Leader is in charge of overseeing all daily operations and activities performed in the farrowing department. May include, but is not limited to, aspects of staff development and teaching, pig production, and accurate record collecting. It is imperative that the farrowing team leader understands, and be able to perform, all aspects of operation of the farrowing department. The farrowing team leader is a vital link in the production chain between the gestation and nursery segments.

Requirements

High school graduate
Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a modern pork production system
A history of team approach is also necessary
Dependable, proven problem solving, organizational and time management skills
Proven skills in effective communication and leadership
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors most of the day
Capable of lifting a minimum of 50lb’s and walking 10 feet
Ability to lift live pigs weighing up to 20 pounds in a repetitive manor, for prolonged periods of time
Ability to assist in moving dead animals, 400+ pounds
Ability to handle (move by pushing or herding) adult pigs, 200-600 pounds
Ability to kneel and bend at waist for long periods of time
Ability to climb ladders and work in confined attic spaces
Constant exposure to dusty environment with animal dander, odor and noise

Nice To Haves

Technical school education in farm management
Continuing education seminars

Responsibilities

Supervises all aspects of the farrowing department
Oversees personnel development and training
Aids manager in recruiting and hiring new production personnel
Trains and aids in evaluating employees
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
Assists manger in preparing job descriptions for team members; then periodically updates as changes in job warrant
Seeks assistance from unit manager in motivating team
Oversees all areas of farrowing performance
Monitors and coordinates farrowing schedule
Regulates environmental controls for all animals on site
Manages feedings systems and monitors diets; oversees daily feeding and chores
Ensures animal welfare and health needs are met
Routinely checks and repairs facilities and equipment
Communicates concerns / issues daily with gestation team leader and sow unit manager and discusses farm flow
Responsible for quality of pigs weaned
Ensures accurate farm records
Submits weekly report to manger to accompany weekly sheet for PCM
Recaps weekly challenges and successes
Works to keep PCM / FVC updated on issues
Submits weekly production records to Information Services Bureau
Works to prevent errors in records
Responsible for correcting errors
Assists operations manger and veterinary consultants with planning short / long term goals for production team
Assists operations manger and veterinary consultants with understanding of day to day farm issues
Communicates with managers and gestation department team leader regularly
Works with unit manager to plan pig flow to meet production goals
Keeps abreast of concerns in other areas
Sets cleaning schedule to maintain a clean, safe, and biosecure unit
Maintains a proper cleaning schedule and maintenance schedule
Follows biosecurity protocol set forth by veterinary consultant and PCM
Works to provide a unit which is safe and efficient to both personnel and animals and ensures overall welfare of both
Meets regularly with team for problem solving
Trains workers to become supervisors themselves
Instructs staff on all aspects of farrowing production
Make sure that each team member understands the expectations and performance requirements of his / her job
Teaches staff to work as a team
Seeks to learn and further develop leadership skills
Develops personal goals and mission
Presents professional image of the farm and PCM