PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates
• Ability to climb in and out of livestock trailers that can be as short as 48 inches in height

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in swine production operations is desired.
• Computer knowledge/ skills- able to run reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and able to navigate the tools site to be able to find important company documents.

Experience:

• Swine Production: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 4 years (Required

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Lead and direct a team of employees and contractors that are responsible for care, production performance, site maintenance, site appearance and controller cost and maximizing revenue.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct site visits to ensure management team is giving proper care and management to animals and following all ISF animal well-being policies.
• The 3 company expectations listed in section below are all tracked via audits, you play a critical role in the success of audits for the entire farm which also impacts incentive payouts.
• Execute and implement strategies to achieve production and economic goals of the company and specific geographic area including production performance, revenue and marketing, and cost management KPI’s.
• Communicate with Supervisors and Sr. Supervisors on the size and quality of your sites.
• Forecast, select and mark hogs for market along with observing the newly placed pigs when sites are filled.
• Assure site managers have necessary training, supplies and tools to provide proper swine care
• Work with transportation department on the efficient flow of pigs in and out of sites.
• Partner with site managers in managing the environment and environmental controls while educating manager on troubleshooting ventilation issues.
• Help your site managers monitor all nutrient storage facilities and to report issues immediately.
• Instruct and train managers on proper swine drug administration: mixing directions, quantity for injection and withdrawal times to meet ISF protocols.
• Monitor overall health of pigs and communicate with Staff Veterinarian and Senior Finishing Supervisor on what is happening in the field.
• Administration of ISF protocols for site maintenance and pig management.
• Responsible to understand and troubleshoot alarm systems and calls and ensure a response is initiated for 100% of these calls, acting as a backup to site managers on all alarm calls.
• Assist with hiring (referrals, farm tours, etc.)
• Evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in partnership with HR/ Supervisor.
• Promote and demonstrate safe animal handling practices.
• Provide feedback to senior management.
• Ability to run generator and portable generator correctly.
• Follow company guidelines for vehicle usage.
• Pick up and deliver supplies in a timely manner.
• Work with site managers to identify animals needing timely euthanasia.
• Complete euthanasia process according to ISF protocols.
• Understand daily production numbers and factors that impact those goals as well as the steps the farm is taking to achieve those goals.
• Understanding company production and incentive packages and educating employees to achieve these results.
• Responsible for ensuring employees work in a safe manner and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, keeping employees motivated to perform at a high level to achieve production results and ensure all employees are being trained.
• Help management team create routines within the farm that result in passed audits.
• Help management team create and execute action plans based off audit results.
• Assist leader in strategy development and continuous improvement
• Attendance is critical. Be at work on scheduled days and be ready to walk into barns by start time given.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position directly supervises employees and contractors and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Assist, solicit, interview and administer contracts to individuals needed to run production sites.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work responsibilities for others
• Maintaining staffing levels needed to meet company goals which can include involvement in interviewing and hiring processes.
• Provides contractors and employees, both current and new, with updated training on positions that fall under applicable department(s).
• Coordinates with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees or contractors as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Conducts employee performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Rewarding employees in the form of positive feedback and utilization of company programs when performance in key areas is high.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Swine Production: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In perso