Site Manager-Nordic Multiplier

Pipestone•St. Lawrence, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Manager oversees the daily operations of a swine production site, ensuring efficiency, animal welfare, biosecurity, and compliance with company and industry standards. The role includes supervising employees, managing herd health, maintaining farm facilities, and optimizing productivity to meet production goals. The manager oversees swine production activities such as breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing, depending on site type, and maintains accurate production, treatment, feed-use, and employee-training records. The position also involves financial reporting and budget analysis, communication with shareholders about pig deliveries and veterinary recommendations, and participation in audits, inspections, and certification programs. The position is farm-based in a rural setting, with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, varying temperatures, and noise that may require hearing protection in some areas. Hands-on animal handling and manual labor are required. The role requires standing and walking for 8 to 10 hours per day, frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, grasping, or pulling, and lifting objects of varying weights, sometimes with another person's assistance. Weekend work is required. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in swine production.
Strong knowledge of swine production, herd health, and biosecurity practices.
Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to train and motivate employees.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work weekends.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work and meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and participate in meetings of various lengths.
Ability to stand and walk, remaining on one's feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, grasp, or pull.
Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 3 to 20 pounds; occasionally lift or move objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force; and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds with another person's assistance as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee swine production, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing, depending on the site type.
Manage inventory of swine, semen, feed, and supplies accurately.
Monitor herd health, feed efficiency, and animal performance to meet production targets.
Analyze financial reports, make adjustments to meet or exceed budget, and conduct SOAP analysis where applicable.
Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to help prevent disease outbreaks.
Maintain temperature, ventilation, sanitation, and other environmental conditions for animal welfare.
Supervise, train, and develop employees to ensure adherence to protocols, procedures, and company policies.
Conduct routine checks to monitor protocols, production, and efficiencies.
Organize work schedules and assign daily tasks to maximize efficiency.
Foster teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement in the work environment.
Conduct interviews and employee performance evaluations, and provide coaching and feedback.
Maintain accurate records relating to production, health treatments, feed usage, and employee training.
Participate in audits, inspections, and certification programs.
Promote and enforce workplace safety procedures.
Communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of farm involvement.
Communicate consistently with shareholders regarding pig deliveries and veterinary recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.