Production Manager

Sow Production Manager

The Sow Production Manager is responsible for assisting in leading, managing, and developing farm managers for optimum performance while adhering to Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Sow Production Manager will work with the Senior Production Manager to ensure managed farms assigned to their pod are meeting company goals and objectives for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all standardized programs are fully implemented at the farm level.
• Ensures company farm managers are effectively leading, organizing and managing workforce performance.
• Ensures safety procedures are in place at managed farms & reinforces actions to lower incidents and injuries.
• Evaluates and monitors progress to resolve production and maintenance based issues.
• Analyzes and implements improvements in production techniques.
• Assists the farm managers with staff development and training.
• Communicates concerns for managed farms to production manager and herd veterinarian.
• Conducts farm visits, reviews records, & assists in the development of action plans to resolve production concerns.
• Review summaries and analysis of production data on farms to assist in resolving issues.
• Complies with the practices and principals of bio security to safeguard the life and health of the animals
• Completes assigned tasks and special projects as assigned by senior management
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

1. B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent education OR
2. A minimum 3-5 years livestock management experience

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Requires prior advanced principles and practices of swine production
• Ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook program
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills
• Must be able to work under frequent time pressures

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, pulling, lifting – occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs with assistance of another team member
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areas
• Ability to display a high level of respect to team members and animals
• Willingness to travel on a daily basis (some overnight travel is required)