Research Nursery Manager at Kalmbach Feeds Inc

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Swine Production Studies, Personnel Management, Research Protocol Implementation, Animal Husbandry, Inventory Management, Labor Scheduling, Facility Maintenance, Data Collection, Data Entry, Standard Operating Procedures, Feed Delivery Coordination, Biosecurity Protocols, Lifting 50+ lbs, Microsoft Office

Industry

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Description

As Kalmbach Feeds and Kalmbach Nutritional Services (KNS) continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, hard-working, diplomatic, and detail-oriented team members that live our values to join our growing team. The Research Nursery Manager will work in concert with Kalmbach Nutritional Services and the Swine Nutrition Team to implement and conduct live swine production studies at the Kalmbach Swine Research Nursery Barn. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, and work well independently and in a team environment. Candidates with previous livestock and/or agricultural experience are preferred, but not necessary. Basic computer and technology skills, including experience working in Microsoft Office, are a plus. The candidate should be able to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively, and be able to work weekends and holidays. Primary Responsibilities * Provide overall supervision for the Kalmbach Swine Research Nursery operations by managing pig production, research activities, personnel, land, buildings, and equipment. * Coordinate with the Swine Nutrition Team and Kalmbach Nutritional Services to conduct multiple swine research projects and apply experimental treatments and methods per project protocols. * Supervise and participate in the daily husbandry needs for research pigs including loading and unloading, vaccine administration, treatment of sick animals, feeding, handling, and all other swine rearing needs. * Maintain detailed pig and research feed inventories for each turn. * Plan and schedule labor based on research activities and trial protocols. * Manage and provide regular maintenance for the facility and equipment. * Supervise and participate in the sample/data collection for research studies including weighing pigs and feeders, collecting feed, blood, tissue, fecal or environmental samples per trial protocol. * Maintain research trial data integrity by supervising and participating in data collection, entry, organization, management, and reporting. * Execute standard operating procedures to ensure the facility and equipment are operating accordingly. * Plan and communicate feed deliveries with the Customer Service team. Who you are * Able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, or squat for extended periods of time * Responsible for daily feeding of bagged research feed, requires: 1. Repetitive bending and lifting of 50 lbs or more for multiple hours per day 2. Frequently pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 500 lbs * Able to work in noisy and dusty conditions and handle, lift, move, restrain pigs weighing 15 to 70 lbs * Comfortable adhering to and enforcing strict biosecurity protocols including showering in and out of the barn * Able to work every other weekend * Familiar with pressure washing and disinfecting facilities * No contact with pigs outside of Kalmbach Research Nursery About the Company: Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Kalmbach Feeds Offers: * Competitive compensation package * Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with eligibility from the date of hire * 401(K) with company match * Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy * Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance * Company-paid Life Insurance * Professional development opportunities * A collaborative and dynamic work environment Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment is subject to verification of credentials, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Research Nursery Manager will oversee all operations at the Kalmbach Swine Research Nursery Barn, managing pig production, research activities, personnel, and facility maintenance in coordination with the Swine Nutrition Team. Key duties include supervising and participating in daily swine husbandry, executing experimental treatments, and ensuring detailed data collection and integrity for research trials.