Farrowing Lead - Swine Production
About The Position
Country View Family Farms is looking for a dedicated Farrowing Lead to join their team. This is a hands-on leadership role in the farrowing barn where the individual will play a vital part in ensuring the health, care, and welfare of both sows and piglets. The role involves guiding the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Country View Family Farms is a progressive operation built on innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to animal welfare, featuring advanced systems like electronic sow feeding, climate-controlled environments, and continuous improvement practices.
Requirements
- Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock backgrounds welcome).
- An Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or 5+ years of related experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
- A team-player attitude with excellent multitasking ability.
- The physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet in a barn environment.
- Flexibility to work Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
- A strong commitment to ethical animal care and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Training, leading, and motivating the farrowing team.
- Overseeing sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning.
- Monitoring barn systems such as ventilation, feeding, and watering.
- Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing.
- Ensuring proper recordkeeping including wean data and Pig Knows reporting.
- Driving efficiency, cleanliness, and safety in the farrowing barn.
- Upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards at the highest level.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- A full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
