Swine Farrowing Lead
About The Position
Lead With Care. Grow With Us. Country View Family Farms is looking for a dedicated Farrowing Lead to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role in the farrowing barn where you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the health, care, and welfare of both sows and piglets. You’ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Why Join Country View Family Farms? We are a progressive operation built on innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to animal welfare. Our farms feature advanced systems like electronic sow feeding, climate-controlled environments, and continuous improvement practices. We care about our people, our animals, and our communities—and we want you to be part of it. What You’ll Do As Farrowing Lead, you’ll be responsible for:
Requirements
- Prior livestock management experience ( swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock backgrounds welcome ).
- An Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or 5+ years of related experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
- A team-player attitude with excellent multitasking ability.
- The physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet in a barn environment.
- Flexibility to work Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
- A strong commitment to ethical animal care and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Training, leading, and motivating the farrowing team.
- Overseeing sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning.
- Monitoring barn systems such as ventilation, feeding, and watering.
- Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing.
- Ensuring proper recordkeeping including wean data and Pig Knows reporting.
- Driving efficiency, cleanliness, and safety in the farrowing barn.
- Upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards at the highest level.
Benefits
- A leadership role in a progressive, animal-focused operation.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
- A supportive culture where your work truly makes an impact.
- Competitive pay and a full benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
