Owned Production Leadership Trainee

Genus PLC • KY

74d

About The Position

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an Owned Production Leadership Trainee who is responsible for continuing daily work in the operation of a swine unit while focusing on developing leadership skills with additional production management competencies. The Owned Production Leadership Trainee will be prepared to advance into a swine production leadership role. The position is based at our facility in Scottsville, KY.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience within intensive swine production systems.
• Advanced proficiency in both departmental technical and behavioral competencies required.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in an independent work environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Assist with maintaining barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties.
• Contribute to change plans, demonstrating openness and implementing changes positively.
• Attend monthly leadership training including but not limited to Recruitment and Selection, Onboarding, Managing Difficult Conversations, Performance Management, Effectively Leading a Team, Change Management.
• Act as a leader/supervisor of an assigned department with oversight of Production Manager in absence of Production Supervisor.
• Be given production management exposure, including but not limited to environmental/ventilation training, feed orders, scheduling, vet visits/reviews, supply procurement etc.
• Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures.
• Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees