Job Description
The Sow Farm Supervisor reports to the General Manager in the Sow division and supervises a 4,000+ head Sow Farms and related personnel, including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees.
Essential Job Functions:
- Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
- Provide leadership to your teams through solid communication, proactive prioritization, and effective delegation
- Effectively collaborate with Sow Farm Supervisors and other Management team members to reach farm and company goals
- Attract, develop, and motivate employees while effectively delegating and measuring performance
- Analyze the root cause of performance issues and execute action to restore performance
- Collaborate with Sow Farm Managers to define appropriate staffing levels and work to maintain that level consistently
- Participate in the onboarding of new employees and create an environment that is welcoming and promotes their growth and development
- Coach employees on performance evaluations and development plans
- Encourage employee development by identifying opportunities for growth within Sow Farms and company
- Understand, follow, and uphold Holden Farms' Biosecurity Programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead others in high-demand situations
- Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
- Self-motivated and hard-working
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Management or relevant experience
- Proficient with computers, smartphones, spreadsheets and databases
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) ly