Job Duties: Train employees on day-to-day processes and procedures. Develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods, providing constructive and timely feedback, and offering opportunities for individual growth. Perform audits of the farm to ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, personnel, and supplies on the farm. Ensure the health and safety of employees and animals at the facility, submit detailed reports, and track feed and ration staging for animals. Manage all controllable costs, including supplies, labor, medication, etc. (21 farm hands), and has hire/fire authority.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, animal science or husbandry, or related field, and two years of swine production experience. Experience training employees on company processes and procedures. Experience performing audits to ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. Experience maintaining accurate records and reports of animals, personnel, and supplies. Experience managing controllable facility costs. Experience writing routine reports and correspondence. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds. Must be proficient in English reading and writing.