Sow Farm Manager 2

Sow Farm Manager 2

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or related field and 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Successful completion of Smithfield Hog Production Manager in Training Program, or demonstrated equivalent experience in another large live production system
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages all activities/processes related to farm management and operations. Schedules/performs according to all standard procedures and policies set out by company technical manuals.
• Manages financial performance by controlling costs, budgeting, business and financial planning, and tracking financial activity via P&L review.
• Plans, sets and monitors goals, then communicates results to Production Specialist.
• Develops subordinates by leading, planning (short and long term), managing, coaching, mentoring and providing a positive professional image at all times.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with all farm staff, management, other departments, external customers and suppliers, refers all external communication to appropriate SHP spokesperson to identify potential problems and initiate improvements.
• Manages and administers all Human Resources/employee relations functions relating to farm management such as compensation, records, vacation, performance reviews, etc.
• Ensures the operation is functioning in an environmentally responsible way and practicing approved land and nutrient management techniques. Functions as a company steward of land resources.
• Ensures that the farm working environment is safe, by providing equipment, training, and actions to prevent hazardous conditions by meeting Smithfield-IPS standards.
• Ensures all equipment, machinery and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Safety and Biosecurity policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that all animals are managed in accordance with Smithfield Animal Care Policy, and employees are trained and accountable to that standard.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.