Hog Barn Supervisor

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

About The Position

The Hog Barn Supervisor oversees the efficient movement of livestock from receiving to production while supporting animal welfare and operational flow. The role leads, trains, and supports administrative and production staff in meeting production goals and maintaining quality, safety, and cost-efficiency standards. It also manages facility operations and ensures compliance with company and governmental regulations in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have experience leading through training, coaching, or mentoring, or managing a process or project. Required certifications and qualifications include Producer Quality Assurance/Truckers Quality Assurance certification, USDA Bonded status, captive bolt training to euthanize downed pigs, and a Bobcat Safety Training Certificate. The work includes physical activity and exposure to production-plant conditions such as wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and loud noise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience leading by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or through managing a process or project.
Producer Quality Assurance/Truckers Quality Assurance certification.
USDA Bonded.
Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.
Bobcat Safety Training Certificate.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently stand, walk, handle or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong math skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify livestock by tattooing, weigh, move, and accurately count livestock.
Help manage livestock rest times to meet recommended requirements and maintain and monitor compliance with FSIS regulations.
Monitor yard and truck conditions for compliance with corporate and governmental standards; oversee animal welfare practices and take corrective action when needed.
Act as a liaison between procurement and plant operations and maintain status updates on incoming livestock loads.
Complete daily water checks, schedule facility maintenance, ensure preventative maintenance on equipment is completed, and manage barn-supply inventory.
Train employees in industry best practices and reinforce daily adherence.
Conduct daily barn and facility walkthroughs to monitor activity and address employee concerns.
Support team members' professional growth through training and support.
Manage employee schedules, set annual goals, and conduct annual performance reviews and evaluations.
Host regularly scheduled line meetings to communicate company policies, answer questions, and gather feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.