Production Manager-Nursery Grow Finish

Christensen Farms • Hampton, IA

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About The Position

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The NGF Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring animal health and well-being, monitoring nutrition and environmental conditions, and upholding Standard Operating Procedures across all sites. You'll partner closely with producers, contractors, and service staff to drive performance, resolve challenges, and deliver strong results.

Requirements

• Knowledge of agriculture or animal science is preferred, with practical experience in livestock production.
• 1-3 years of livestock experience (swine industry strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time, set priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with producers, contractors, and team members.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to prepare reports and track information accurately.
• A detail-oriented, professional individual with sound judgment, independent thinking, and a commitment to animal care and biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee swine production sites within your region under the direction of a Service Manager, ensuring consistent performance and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor, diagnose, and respond to animal health, environmental, and nutritional needs while supporting overall pig well-being.
• Ensure vaccines, medications, and supplies are administered and managed according to protocols, including maintaining accurate inventories.
• Prepare detailed service reports after each site visit, providing accurate assessments, agreed-upon solutions, and measurable value to both producers and contractors.
• Partner with producers, contractors, and staff to resolve issues, build strong relationships, and ensure alignment with animal care standards.
• Coordinate weekly schedules for farm visits and meetings, actively participating in close-out reviews and discussions with producers and contractors.
• Communicate results and improvement opportunities clearly with the Service Manager, while representing Christensen Farms professionally in all interactions.

Benefits

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed