Swine Nursery Lead

Country View Family Farms

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Nursery Lead is to manage the daily operations of a farm with nursery pigs. This position will be location in Farmland, Indiana. The operation will be achieved by implementing CVFF established production criteria.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred an a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires one who is multi-task oriented and a team player.
Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences in English.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must understand that the Company is a producer of high quality pork.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Schedules and coordinates daily and weekly tasks with the Service Manager and other department heads and staff. May need to approve time and attendance for farm staff.
Conducts a weekly review of departmental performance.
Execute monthly supply ordering.
Ensures proper feeding processes are followed so animals maximize nursery performance.
Implements technical protocols and helps to develop and test new processes.
Ensures the farm's working environment is safe by providing safety equipment, training, and actions to prevent hazardous conditions.
Ensures all equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
Works in conjunction with the Service Manager and Human Resources on personnel issues including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, worker safety, performance evaluation, and staffing levels.
Is responsible for training all Nursery Technicians and ensures proper animal husbandry skills are being utilized.
Must learn and perform the responsibilities described within CVFF’s process manual.
Is responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which the company is required to follow or voluntarily subscribes.
Maintains bio-security protocols in the department.
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.