Production Site Manager

Genus•Mound City, SD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PIC, a Genus PLC company, is hiring a Production Manager to lead and oversee breeding, farrowing, and wean-to-finish production at APEX Site 1 in Mound City, South Dakota. The role drives operational performance, animal welfare, and production results by developing and executing action plans aligned with farm and company objectives. The manager partners with farm supervisors and staff to support effective communication, optimize resources, and maintain high standards of care and productivity. The role also establishes production schedules based on business priorities and customer demand to deliver PIC genetics. The manager is accountable for team performance and results, directs people-management activities, and helps develop and deliver the budget for the area of responsibility. They coordinate animal flows and production volumes, manage health programs and records, and ensure compliance with company policies, safety and biosecurity protocols, animal-care standards, and environmental requirements. The role provides technical guidance and prioritizes maintenance personnel. Pay range: $65,500–$95,300 annually.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma; a college degree is preferred.
At least two years of experience in contemporary swine production systems, with proven results.
Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in a production environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications, and ability to learn new software programs.
Ability to travel approximately 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee breeding, farrowing, and wean-to-finish production at APEX Site 1.
Be accountable for the performance and results of a team within the discipline; manage technicians and/or supervisors and adapt departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges.
Manage direct reports, including labor, performance management, recruitment, training, and development; ensure staff training and onboarding.
Create and execute action plans to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual key performance indicators.
Assist in developing and delivering the budget for the area of responsibility; achieve or exceed production targets and order feed and supplies.
Coordinate animal flows and weekly volume objectives by genetic line, and establish production schedules based on business priorities and customer demand.
Execute health-management programs and reporting across the area of responsibility.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records across software platforms on a weekly basis.
Ensure compliance with the company Safety Program, biosecurity protocols, animal-care policies, company procedures, and environmental laws and procedures.
Maintain farm cleanliness and sanitation, accurate and timely production information, and timely treatment of sick animals using pharmaceuticals as needed.
Provide for animals’ physical needs, access to adequate water and high-quality feed, humane treatment, identification and appropriate health care, and euthanasia according to guidelines.
Direct and prioritize maintenance personnel according to their allocated time in the facility.
Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and/or customers.
Communicate and work with farm supervisors and staff to optimize resources and maintain care and productivity standards.