Sow Farm Supervisor

Seaboard Corporation•Julesburg, CO

8d•$67,662 - $74,064•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Sow Farm Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a sow farm and its personnel. This role is crucial for ensuring production targets are met and maintaining the highest standards of animal care and efficiency. The supervisor will manage all aspects of swine production, from breeding and gestation to farrowing, while also focusing on employee management and adherence to operational procedures.

Requirements

Two years of swine production experience.
At least one year of management duties on a swine farm.
Experience following detailed standard operating procedures.
Experience managing four or more animal caretakers for sow farms.
Experience in all processes of swine production from gestation through farrowing.
Experience training in vaccination and artificial insemination in swine.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

No hire/fire authority.

Responsibilities

Supervise a Sow Farm and related personnel, including day-to-day tasks.
Ensure production targets are met.
Supervise farm employees.
Manage the research and control of animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
Ensure the care and conditioning of sows on the farm.
Direct the breeding and raising of swine using recognized breeding practices.
Supervise swine examinations to identify diseases.
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition.
Meet daily and weekly production targets.
Collect and record production data.
Complete and submit production analysis reports in a timely manner.
Submit orders for farm supplies and maintenance needs.
Monitor breeding and grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Create and manage employee work schedules.
Revise and approve timecards and approve PTO, holidays, and sick days for employees.
Maintain accurate personnel paperwork, including performance evaluations.
Provide constructive and timely feedback to employees.

Benefits

Insurance including medical, vision, dental, prescription drugs and life insurance—starts after 90 days.
401 K retirement program- Seaboard will match 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed to the plan after 1 year of employment.
15 days of vacation (DOH to 5 years of service)
20 days of vacation (5+ years of service)
25 days of vacation (15+ years of service)
48 hours of sick leave per calendar year
8 paid holidays after 90 days of employment
$1,000 Referral Bonus for each referred hire (if employee and referred hire are both active after 3 months)
Relocation assistance for 100+ mile moves (30 days free housing, partial travel reimbursement)
On the job training with advancement opportunities.