Breed-to-Wean Supervisor: Rockwell City, IA

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Direct and daily supervision of Farm Management, including performance in production operations and team leadership.
• Provide necessary training, guidance, and response to advance both the productivity and efficiency of assigned herds as well as the capability of the teams.
• Offer routine reviews of opportunities apparent within each herd through diligent and thorough farm visits.
• Promote and demonstrate sound animal husbandry, animal handling and animal health practices, in accordance with common industry-defined standards of care.
• Plan, organize, and ensure delivery on any projects, health-related or otherwise, that are decidedly implemented within the ISF sow production system.
• Work directly with Farm Management and HR resources to effectively recruit, train, retain, motivate, and develop on-farm staff.
• Work directly with Farm Management and veterinary staff to identify and respond to any/all adverse herd health events.
• Serve as an effective conduit to support functions that are necessary partners to Farm Management to ensure adequate resources are available to the farm and strong/productive relationships are maintained across the relevant business functions.
• Serve as contingency to Farm Management should there be a vacant role or should there be an urgent necessity, i.e. after-hours alarm calls.

Company Expectations

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

Leadership Competencies

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Work-ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Communication
• Accountability

Physicality Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to read and write.
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Direct contact with animals may occur, so employees must be willing and able to comply with all biosecurity process.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week.
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.
• Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand.
• This is a full-time position with the expected working days of Monday-Friday
• On Call weekend/ holiday rotation is required.

Travel

• Local travel will be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle.
• Occasional overnight travel might be required for necessary events that pertain to this position.

Education, Experience And Other Qualifications

• Bilingual: Preferred
• Education/Experience: Either a bachelor’s degree in animal science (or related field) or at least five years previous experience in swine production operations.
• Experience in direct employee supervision is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.