Swine Finishing Service Supervisor, Livestock Operations

The Clemens Food Group•Hagerstown, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role acts as a liaison between the ownership entity and the producer raising animals for Country View Family Farms (CVFF). The supervisor will review production performance, make decisions regarding performance issues at individual farm locations, and ensure adherence to the terms and conditions of the agreement between CVFF and the producer. The position involves managing financial performance through cost control, budgeting, business and financial planning, and tracking financial activity. It also requires establishing and maintaining open communication with farm staff, management, other departments, external and internal customers, suppliers, and the local community to identify potential problems and drive continuous improvement. A key responsibility is ensuring a safe work environment by providing safety equipment, training, and implementing actions to prevent hazardous conditions, as well as ensuring all equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.

Requirements

An Associate's degree (A.A.) in Animal Sciences, Agribusiness, Livestock Production or equivalent from two-year college or a degree from an accredited technical school; or a minimum of five years related experiences and/or training
Passionate about teaching and leading growers to meet goals in efficiency while maintaining our ethics, integrity and stewardship
Naturally analytical and can understand what the numbers are telling you
Able to solve problems in the moment and make adjustments for future improvements
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Physically be standing on your feet periodically throughout the day with the ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions
Committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals
Willing to learn and perform the responsibilities described within CVFF’s process manual
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the ownership entity and the producer raising the animals for Country View Family Farms
Review production performance and make decisions concerning performance issues at individual farm locations
Carry out the terms and conditions of the agreement entered into between CVFF and the producer
Manages financial performance by controlling costs, budgeting, business and financial planning and tracking financial activity
Establishes and maintains open communication with all farm staff, management, other departments, external and internal customers and suppliers, and the local community to identify potential problems and initiate continual improvement
Ensure that the farm's work environment is safe, by providing safety equipment, training and actions to prevent hazardous conditions
Ensure all equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained
Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure
Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct
Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values
Complete all other tasks as assigned
Move/ Transport/ Install/ Remove: Frequently moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 75 pounds, rarely moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 100 pounds
Frequently transports equipment/ materials/ animals through various areas of the Barn weighing 50 pounds or more
Frequently utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) including animal sort boards weighing up to 25 pounds and requiring the ability to twist, bend, and maneuver around the body