Swine Biosecurity Officer

The successful team member in this role will lead and continuously improve biosecurity practices across Pork Partner’s swine production system. This hands-on, field-based position will work closely with Production Leadership, Farm Managers, Transportation, Maintenance, and the Veterinary Team to identify risk, strengthen processes, provide training, and ensure accountability to established biosecurity standards. Serving in this role is an exciting opportunity to protect animal health and production performance by helping prevent the introduction and spread of disease throughout the system. Primary Responsibilities: Lead Biosecurity Standards: Oversee the day-to-day execution of biosecurity practices across sow farms, nurseries, finishing sites, loadouts, truck washes, and other production facilities. Audit & Improve Compliance: Conduct routine, risk-based biosecurity audits; identify areas of concern; document findings; establish corrective actions; and follow through to ensure deficiencies are addressed. Manage Transportation & Facility Risk: Evaluate animal movement, loadout procedures, truck washing, facility traffic, supply and equipment entry, mortality handling, and other activities that could create disease-transfer risk. Support Disease Prevention & Response: Partner with Production and Veterinary Leadership during suspected or confirmed disease events to implement enhanced biosecurity measures, investigate potential disease pathways, and support containment and recovery efforts. Train & Develop Team Members: Provide practical biosecurity training and coaching to employees, managers, drivers, and other team members, building an understanding of both company expectations and the importance behind established protocols. Drive Accountability & Continuous Improvement: Maintain standardized audit processes and biosecurity scorecards, monitor recurring deficiencies and trends, communicate priorities to leadership, and work cross-functionally to strengthen biosecurity throughout the production system. The Right Candidate: Experience in swine production, animal agriculture, veterinary services, biosecurity, or a related field preferred. Strong understanding of commercial swine production systems and major disease-transmission risks preferred. Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address potential risks. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to train, coach, and build relationships with team members at all levels. Strong sense of accountability with the ability to professionally challenge existing practices and drive corrective action. Ability to work independently in barns, loadouts, truck washes, and other agricultural environments while traveling regularly between production sites. Pork Partner’s Offers: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Competitive Compensation On Staff Life Coach Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL Reports To: Director of Sow Farms Works Closely With: Director of Sow Farms, Director of Finishing, Veterinary Team, Farm Managers, Transportation, Maintenance, and Production Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Kalmbach Feeds