Site (Farm) Manager

Summary

• Responsible to Manage all aspects of a 1,200 sow farrow to wean sow farm
• Responsible for meeting weekly shipping targets of full-value pigs
• Ensure that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, bedding, and care on a daily basis
• Ensure that all NR protocols and guidelines are completely (100%) met and followed at ALL times
• Manage all aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to manage farm division weekly goals for, but not limited to: breeding targets, farrowing targets, pigs shipped targets, production and financial targets
• Manage gestation, breeding, ESF (Electronic Sow Feeding), animal movement, and farrowing according to approved guidelines
• Manage, keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis for both production and financial data
• Responsible for placing all orders and maintaining current inventory and supplies order list (vaccines, semen, fuel, bedding, feed, etc.)
• Direct cleaning/bedding of farm and maintaining appropriate equipment, in compliance with NR and local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order
• Ensure that all farm grounds, animal pens, facilities, equipment, etc. are routinely cleaned, maintained, and in working order
• Manage Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control
• Develop and implement vision for constant improvement of key performance metrics including: sow herd and piglet survival rates, number of pigs weaned, farrowing rate, and pork quality
• Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor

Experience Requirements

• Ability to lead by example, and manage a team of 5-10 people
• Strong knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player

Minimum Education

• B.S. degree in Animal Science or related field, with a minimum of two-year’s experience in straw-bedded pork production system/farrowing unit, OR minimum of five years’ experience in traditional pork production/farrowing unit.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Willing to work in wet and extreme hot and cold conditions.
• Willing and able to work around dust, animals, and various cleaning chemicals.