Wean-to-Finish Manager - Henderson, IA

IOWA SELECT FARMS LLLP•Henderson, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

To lead a team in the processes of caring for and administering to newly weaned pig and/or feeder pigs to finishing hogs to assure optimum productivity. This person will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, facility repair and maintenance at the site.

Requirements

Previous experience in swine production operations is desired

Responsibilities

Develop and promote a team environment of cooperation among all employees.
Care and management of animals to ensure that all animal well-being policies are followed:
Animals are properly fed.
Water is available.
Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.
Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.
Identify animals needing timely euthanasia.
Complete euthanasia process according to ISF protocols.
Care and management of facilities to ensure that:
Fans, curtains, heaters, and other equipment are working properly.
Ventilation equipment is adjusted to provide proper environment.
Facilities are kept clean, including power washing and disinfecting.
Facilities are organized and repaired between groups of pigs or as needed.
Proper maintenance upkeep inside and outside the facility to ensure maximum operation
Promote and demonstrate safe animal handling practices.
Plan and oversee feed usage, planning and ordering.
Order necessary supplies while being conscious of department budget and costs.
Keep accurate records utilizing Iowa Select Farm’s systems, protocols, and documentation.
Enter proper data for farm- including vaccinations, tools systems, feed order, and environmental.
Order and administer medications and vaccinations according to Iowa Select Farms protocols.
Ensure all animal shipments are in accordance with Iowa Select Farms protocols and meet minimum withdrawal requirements.
Monitor overall health of pigs and communicate with Staff Veterinarian (Supervisor) on proper care and treatment of pigs.
Monitor the environment and environmental controls in the facility which includes all nutrient storage facilities and reporting issues immediately.
Oversee and assist with loading and unloading activities.
Provide employee feedback in partnership with Supervisor/HR.
Assist with hiring (referrals, farm tours, etc.)
Manage receiving of newly weaned piglets or feeder pigs: count, sort, size and determine rejects based on Iowa Select Farms protocols and communicate this to appropriate managers and supervisor immediately.
Understand production numbers and factors that impact those goals as well as the steps the farm is taking to achieve those goals.
Provide weekly communication to your supervisor on production, employee and or site issues.
Have proper computer knowledge/ skills- able to run reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and able to navigate the tools site to be able to find important company documents.
Respond to alarm calls and troubleshoot issues or contact appropriate personnel if needed.
Managing animal inventory.
Understanding company production and incentive packages and motivate employees to achieve these results.
Ensuring on-farm safety and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Keeping employees motivated to perform at a high level to achieve production results and ensure all employees are being trained.
Ability to run generator in electrical outages
Perform month end inventories on animals and supplies.
Create and execute action plans based off supervisor feedback.
Attendance is critical which includes being at work on scheduled days and ready to walk into barns by start time given.
Maintain a friendly, positive, helpful, team-oriented, and respectful demeanor towards co-workers and management team.
Collaborate with other departments within the company.
Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs
Planning, assigning, and directing work responsibilities for others
Maintaining staffing levels needed to meet company goals which can include involvement in interviewing and hiring processes.
Provides employees, both current and new with updated training on positions that fall under applicable department(s).
Coordinates with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Conducts performance evaluations if applicable that are timely and constructive
Rewarding employees in the form of positive feedback and utilization of company programs when performance in key areas is high.