Pipestone Emerging Leader - PFKS - FT

No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE • Almena, KS

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About The Position

The Pipestone Emerging Leaders (PEL) program is an accelerated training initiative designed to cultivate future leaders within Pipestone Management. Participants engage in comprehensive development through online courses, hands-on farm experience, and focus on areas such as farrowing, gestation, and gilt development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in swine production
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work and assigned meetings

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop individual and leadership skills in all areas of production and employee engagement
• Enhance leadership, management, and organizational skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels and stakeholders.
• Gain practical experience in top swine facilities, learning specialized skills necessary for smooth workflow and becoming proficient in animal husbandry to reduce herd stress and maximize production.
• Relocate to various locations and states to broaden horizons and experience different management styles and production facilities.
• Learn and follow all production, safety, human resources, and biosecurity protocols to maximize sow and gilt production efficiency.
• Develop the ability to communicate effectively with area employees and farm management, providing daily input on production and animal health concerns.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and timely and understand how individual performance affects the organization's finances.
• Adhere to all biosecurity, animal welfare and safety protocols and work with team members to ensure compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees