Production Resource Specialist - Nursery/Finishing (Central Iowa Territory)

Smithfield Foods•Algona, IA

27d

About The Position

The Production Resource Specialist manages and coordinates production across assigned swine units and is responsible for the financial and production performance of those locations, including contract growers, as well as property and personnel management. The role evaluates farm performance and develops improvement plans, monitors animal health and movement, supports market sales and closeout processes, and develops farm managers, employees, and growers through training and coaching. The position also requires adherence to company biosecurity, safety, animal welfare, environmental, and emergency-management policies and procedures. The position may supervise Farm Managers at multiple company sites as needed. Relocation package available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
Valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under company policy.
Ability to calculate production and financial performance and make decisions based on those calculations.
Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to groups of various sizes.
Ability to work an average of 45 hours per week, with an average 9-hour workday that can vary frequently.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
On-call availability for emergencies, including alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
Ability to frequently climb over, under, and around penning; walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day; and walk an average of 2 to 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6 miles.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on a limited basis.
Ability to occasionally work two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.
Ability to operate a high-pressure washing system.
Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Prod Spec 1 program.
Two years of swine experience.

Responsibilities

Learn, understand, and implement policies and procedures related to biosecurity.
Follow Smithfield Injury Prevention System safety requirements and actively participate in its management processes.
Follow company animal welfare policies, including providing appropriate environments, water and feed, humane treatment, health care, identification, and euthanasia practices.
Evaluate farm performance and outline plans and timelines for improvement.
Inspect animals for disease or injury and prescribe medication as necessary.
Monitor and maintain schedules for animal movements into and out of farms.
Manage market sales at target weights and monitor sort loss and standard deviation from company finishers.
Check and submit closeout information after sales.
Develop farm managers and company employees to improve production and procedural compliance.
Participate in the EMS and comply with and enforce environmental laws and procedures; report environmental issues promptly to a supervisor.
Help develop, train employees and growers on, and implement management systems as appropriate.
Understand the company emergency notification process and how it applies to the worksite.
May supervise Farm Managers across multiple company sites as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.