Manager in Training (Louisville,IL)
About The Position
Typical Duties of a Manager in Training include: Assist in the implementation and management of SOPs including, but not limited to, feeding strategies, animal movement and care, proper ventilation practices and the use of pharmaceutical (medication) and biological products (vaccines) in a BTW setting. Assist the Farm Manager with local human resource management for employees including safety promotion, recruitment, creating work schedules and reporting hours, administering discipline, performing terminations and accurate recordkeeping. Oversee daily production activities including time management, consulting with Team Leads and team members on goal setting and prioritization of activities, coordination of animal movements, feed and supply deliveries, monitoring of animal health and assisting with daily animal care
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years of experience in modern swine production or related experience, with one year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree may be substituted for work experience.
- Knowledge of: Animal science as applied in modern swine production systems Information Management Systems for swine production Standard Operating Procedures Quality Management Systems, Process Verification
- Skill in: Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills Organizational and leadership skills Uncompromising commitment to customer service Adaptation to new and changing technology
- Ability to: Work independently, as well as part of a team Make sound business decisions Maintain confidentiality Lead, develop, coach and motivate others
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science in Agriculture or a related field preferred.
- Experience Two years of experience in modern swine production or related experience, with one year of supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree may be substituted for work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and management of SOPs including, but not limited to, feeding strategies, animal movement and care, proper ventilation practices and the use of pharmaceutical (medication) and biological products (vaccines) in a BTW setting.
- Assist the Farm Manager with local human resource management for employees including safety promotion, recruitment, creating work schedules and reporting hours, administering discipline, performing terminations and accurate recordkeeping.
- Oversee daily production activities including time management, consulting with Team Leads and team members on goal setting and prioritization of activities, coordination of animal movements, feed and supply deliveries, monitoring of animal health and assisting with daily animal care
Benefits
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 401(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
