Sow Farm Manager - Thayer, IA

Iowa Select Farms • Thayer, IA

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About The Position

The purpose of the Sow Farm Manager role is to lead an on-farm team of employees to deliver the expected animal care, animal breeding, herd productivity and efficiency of their herd in support of the greater goals of the Iowa Select Farms production business.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in swine production operations is desired.
• Computer literacy is important with competencies in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to, with or without accommodations, work in all facilities within the requirements of this job description.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual requirements - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and daily management of on-farm production staff.
• Ensure that all aspects of daily animal care are met, including adequate access to feed/water and an appropriate barn environment.
• Plan, organize, and ensure execution of the daily schedule of tasks for farm staff.
• Promote and demonstrate sound animal husbandry, animal handling and animal health practices, in accordance with common industry-defined standards of care.
• Ensure that, should it be necessary, timely euthanasia is executed according to ISF standards.
• Provide the necessary training, guidance, and direction to functional teams in farrowing and breeding departments to ensure that productivity of the herd is as expected.
• Ensure that the facility is maintained in proper working order and is always kept clean (inside and outside).
• Ensure that necessary supplies and medications are ordered, delivered, and entered into the farm as required and in a bio-secure manner.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed comprehensively, on the proper form, and in a timely manner.
• Routinely monitor on-farm performance and manage the team toward meeting performance expectations of the herd.
• Provide routine feedback to the supervisor on herd condition and productivity and communicate urgently should there be any significant issues.
• Manage issues that occur within the team, such as conflict, and provide formal discipline to individual employees, as needed.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative, and motivated team culture.
• Work directly with HR resources to effectively recruit, train, retain, motivate, and develop on-farm staff.
• Work directly with veterinary staff to identify and respond to any/all adverse herd health conditions.
• Ensure strict adherence to the ISF Animal Wellbeing Policy across the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to ISF Biosecurity Policy across the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to any/all ISF Safety Policies meant to support the health and safety of the team within the assigned scope of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: No Education Listed