Farrowing Manager - Pine Grove Sow Farm

Perdue Farms, Inc•Pierce City, MO

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About The Position

The Farrowing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of farrowing and meeting weekly shipping targets of full-value pigs, oversee and manage GESTAL farrowing feeder system, ensuring that all animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis, assisting with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis.

Requirements

1+ years of Farrowing experience and 1 year of direct management experience on a Farrowing Farm.
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player

Responsibilities

Oversee proper procedures are followed for Day-One pig, fostering
Direct and manage processing of piglets in accordance with company procedures
Manage treatment/care of sows in farrowing
Direct cleaning/bedding of farrowing pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning; and oversight of Patz barn cleaning system
Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis
Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order
Maintain current inventory and supplies order list for farrowing, including bedding, propane, etc.
Responsible for onboarding, training, coaching, and reviewing all employees within the department
Support and maintain a safe work environment and safety culture across the farm
Assist in Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control
Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor