Sow Farm Manager 1 Saluki Mt Erie ILL

Smithfield Foods•Mt Erie, IL

3d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Sow Farm Manager supports Smithfield Hog Production’s mission by meeting or exceeding budgeted volumes of marketable animals entering the Smithfield system. The role oversees farm operations and company systems, including cost reporting and budgeting, employee training and development, animal welfare, and implementation and monitoring of corporate standards for employee safety, environmental management, and biosecurity. The manager leads the farm’s labor and supervisory personnel and is responsible for farm financial performance, employee relations, environmental stewardship, equipment maintenance, and compliance with company policies. The role requires hands-on work in a swine production environment, including animal husbandry procedures. The expected pay range is $45,000–$65,000 annually. Relocation package available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or a related field and 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.
Successful completion of the Smithfield Hog Production Manager in Training Program, or demonstrated equivalent experience in another large live production system.
Ability to work an average 45-hour week with an average 9-hour workday; hours may vary frequently.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed, and on-call availability for emergencies such as power outages or personnel shortages.
Support for the mission of raising swine for human consumption and production of high-quality pork products.
Ability and willingness to tolerate, learn, and perform routine animal husbandry procedures, including euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging, and blood sampling.
Ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Respectful, approachable, team-oriented approach and ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, including penicillin.
Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

Manage all activities and processes related to farm management and operations, following company technical manuals, standard procedures, and policies.
Manage financial performance through cost control, budgeting, business and financial planning, and review of profit-and-loss activity.
Plan and monitor goals and communicate results to the Production Specialist.
Lead, develop, coach, and mentor subordinates, including short- and long-term planning and maintaining a positive professional image.
Maintain open communication with farm staff, management, other departments, external customers, and suppliers; refer external communications to the appropriate Smithfield Hog Production spokesperson.
Administer farm-related human resources and employee relations functions, including compensation, records, vacation, and performance reviews.
Ensure environmentally responsible operations and use of approved land and nutrient management practices; act as a steward of land resources.
Promote a safe working environment by providing equipment and training and taking action to prevent hazards in accordance with Smithfield-IPS standards.
Ensure equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
Understand and comply with company environmental, safety, and biosecurity policies and procedures.
Ensure animals are managed according to Smithfield Animal Care Policy and that employees are trained and accountable to that standard.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate labor and supervisory personnel at the farm site.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform animal husbandry tasks, which may include euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging, and taking blood samples.