SITE MGR-BUCKEYE SOW FARM

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15h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the management and participation of farm production, including managing and training employees, inventory management, financial analysis, and employee development. The Site Manager will also ensure effective communication, accurate and timely completion of farm paperwork, adherence to biosecurity and animal welfare protocols, and maintenance of a safe working environment and facilities. This includes monitoring ventilation systems and directing staff in routine maintenance and cleaning.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Must be able to work weekends
Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings
Basic computer knowledge to send/receive emails and reports

Nice To Haves

2 Years Post High School Education With Agricultural Major
Prefer 4+ Years Livestock Experience and 2 Years Supervisory Experience with HS Diploma
Prefer 1 Year Agriculture Swine Experience and 1 Year Supervisory Experience with 2 Years Post High School Agricultural Education

Responsibilities

Manage and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures
Complete policing routine to monitor protocols, and monitor production and efficiencies
Ensure appropriate, accurate inventory management of swine, semen ordering & supplies
Monitor feed inventory and order when necessary
Conduct goal setting with employees and monitor on a regular basis to maximize production
Analyze financial reporting and make appropriate adjustments to meet and/or exceed budget; conduct appropriate SOAP analysis where applicable
Train designated individuals (Assistant Site Manager and/or MIT) in all designated aspects of management.
Complete or supervise completion of required reporting through website, faxing, emails, etc.
Participate with Human Resources in recruiting, interviewing and retaining farm employees
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels of farm involvement
Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday.
Create and utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both Gestation and Farrowing
Provide consistent shareholder communication for both pig deliveries and vet recommendations (4 week, 2 week and 1 week calls)
Participate at shareholder meetings as requested by Production Manager and/or Director of Sow Operations
Train assistant manager and other employees on financial aspects of the farm and how their personal performance affects the finances outcome of the organization
Produce and present appropriate presentations as requested
Ensure farm paperwork is completed accurately and on time (HR paperwork, work-related injury paperwork, production records, Porcitec data entry)
Train and manage staff to adhere to all bio-security protocols
Take appropriate measures to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely manner
Train and manage staff to adhere to all animal welfare and PQA guidelines
Participate as requested in animal welfare audits and ensure any recommended corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized
Train all employees in accident prevention for the areas they work in
Hold monthly safety meetings with employees
Maintain up-to-date safety sign off sheets
Monitor and ensure entire ventilation system is in good working order
Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
Train designated employees to monitor ventilation system in the Site Manager's absence
Ensure the facility is maintained and well kept
Train and direct staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis
Communicate non-routine repairs to the maintenance department
Train and direct staff to keep both interior and exterior of the unit clean and organized