Pipestone Emerging Leaders - Salem 2 at No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE

Salem, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Animal Husbandry, Swine Production, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Communication, Biosecurity Protocols, Employee Engagement, Production Management

Industry

Construction;Agriculture;Mining Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Objective The Pipestone Emerging Leaders (PEL) program is an accelerated training initiative designed to cultivate future leaders within Pipestone Management. Participants engage in comprehensive development through online courses, hands-on farm experience, and focus on areas such as farrowing, gestation, and gilt development. Role and Responsibilities * Learn and develop individual and leadership skills in all areas of production and employee engagement * Enhance leadership, management, and organizational skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels and stakeholders. * Gain practical experience in top swine facilities, learning specialized skills necessary for smooth workflow and becoming proficient in animal husbandry to reduce herd stress and maximize production. * Relocate to various locations and states to broaden horizons and experience different management styles and production facilities. * Learn and follow all production, safety, human resources, and biosecurity protocols to maximize sow and gilt production efficiency. * Develop the ability to communicate effectively with area employees and farm management, providing daily input on production and animal health concerns. * Complete production paperwork accurately and timely and understand how individual performance affects the organization's finances. * Adhere to all biosecurity, animal welfare and safety protocols and work with team members to ensure compliance. Qualifications and Education Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent experience * 2+ years of experience in swine production * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities Work Environment * Farm-based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas * Requires hands-on animal handling and manual labor. * Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas * Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes Physical Requirements * Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day * Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling * Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull * Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds * Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move Additional Requirements * Must be able to work weekends * Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work and assigned meetings

Responsibilities

Participants will undergo accelerated training in swine production, focusing on farrowing, gestation, and gilt development. The role involves managing production efficiency, ensuring biosecurity compliance, and developing leadership skills across various farm locations.