Sow Farm Manager

HOLDEN FARMS INC•Northfield, MN

11d

About The Position

Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to sow farm employees to reach farm and company goals. Implement and oversee farrowing and management programs to allow our sows to produce the maximum number of farrows with the highest quality genetic traits; assist with the farrowing (birthing) of pregnant sows and care of weans (baby pigs); assist with diagnosis and treatment of animals to ensure and improve biosecurity; assist with updating records, analysis performance, and making improvements to protocols and procedures; and perform related professional duties.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Ability to lead others in high demand situations

Responsibilities

Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
Manage and provide leadership to up to 20 employees on sow farm
Effectively collaborate with Sow Farm Supervisors, and other Management team members to reach farm and company goals
Understand, follow and uphold Holden Farms Biosecurity Programs
Perform all planning, goal-setting and scheduling for sow farm
Interview and assist in finding new talent
Participate in onboarding and lead new hire training
Administer employee performance evaluations
Encourage employee development by identifying opportunities for growth within sow farms and company
Implement new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results
Update and maintain accurate farm records and reports