Wean-Finish Supervisor

Schwartz Farms, Inc.•Montevideo, MN

About The Position

As a Wean-Finish Supervisor you'll play a vital role in driving animal care excellence while shaping the success of your team. This position will serve communities in Willmar, Olivia, Dawson, Madison, Raymond, & Appleton and must be willing to travel to sites in this region. At Schwartz Farms, our family-oriented culture creates an atmosphere of collaboration, respect, and integrity-values that guide every interaction. In this role, you'll have the chance to grow your skills, adapt to innovative strategies, and contribute directly to the continued success of our operations. Every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact-from guiding your team and championing animal welfare to fostering growth and development in a supportive environment. Join us and be part of an organization where your leadership and passion truly make a difference. Schwartz Farms, Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming, today's primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms, Inc. employs over 500 full-time individuals, and owns sows in the upper Midwest, predominantly in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future. As a Wean-Finish Supervisor at Schwartz Farms, Inc., your day-to-day role will be both dynamic and impactful. This position is responsible for providing direction and counsel to contract growers in the raising and caring of pigs to achieve Company production goals & standards.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in agriculture related field or 3 to 4 years of wean to finish production experience
Able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently
Strong understanding of the company's production system, or equivalent
Exhibits excellent communication, judgment and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism; able to represent Schwartz Farms in a positive manner
Ability to operate computers with Microsoft operating systems such as Word, excel, email & internet.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a positive relationship with Growers, ensuring strong communication, trust and work cohesiveness through the following responsibilities:
Schedule weekly visits to sites as assigned to monitor health, environment and Grower performance
Instruct, train and advise Grower in loading and handling of pigs to avoid injury, bruising, stress or trim loss
Consult with Growers on spot treating, daily observation, feeder adjustments, proper ventilation, water availability and sorting pigs
Coordinate with Growers on arrival of animals, vaccinations, shipping dates and times
Assist Growers in determining the most bio-secure timely and practical way of pig disposal allowable by regulatory authority
Reward and correct growers in a reasonable and timely manner
Represent Schwartz Farms in a positive and professional manner, including appearance of self and company vehicle
Execute and train to ensure the highest levels of bio-security
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation
Ensure optimization of production & production facilities as per SFI production handbooks including but not limited to the following:
Monitor, train and direct contractors to ensure optimal temperature, air quality and equipment to improve or maintain performance and efficiency
Maintain efficient use of buildings for maximum through put
Monitor upkeep of feeders, waterers, fans, ventilation systems and all other equipment
Ensure sights are neat, weed and rodent free
Monitor for the proper operation of alarm systems & other emergency backup systems, notify Grower as required to ensure proper operation.
Ensure proper wash down and sanitation of facilities
Closely monitor feeders and feed systems to ensure proper access to feed, and minimize waste.
Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
Maintain proper record-keeping as defined by Schwartz Farms' protocol, including:
Prepare herd health review sheets with each visit; leave copy at site and retain original for future reference
Ensure proper record-keeping of pig & drug inventory; forward reports for processing in a timely manner
If applicable, forward mileage logs, including a detail of all site visits, to payroll on a monthly basis
Maintain PQA certification status
Encourage sharing of information & timely communication with all affected parties:
Maintain open communication with Growers, other supervisors and vets to promote ideas and concerns
Report escalated or enforcement issues that require action to Production Management.
At a minimum of a weekly basis, communicate herd health and other related issues to Production Management.
Have the ability to access electronic production reports and files, & interpret data to maximize production & marketing performance.
Communicate with feed department to ensure proper rations & minimize feed waste.
Ensure a smooth transition during the marketing of pigs via the following:
Communicates with Finishing Production Manager to determine marketing times to meet target sale weights with minimum sort loss
Communicate with growers on shipping dates
Other:
Company vehicle (subject to change without notice)
Will be provided subject to employees driving record
Maintain vehicle subject to manufacturers recommendations
Maintain a clean vehicle inside and out.
Vehicle use & benefit thereof is subject to employee handbook & other policy revisions.
Smoking is not allowed in Company vehicles
Required to attend annual Contract Producer Meeting
Required to attend meetings scheduled by Management
Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.