Farrowing Lead - Swine Production

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role in the farrowing barn where you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the health, care, and welfare of both sows and piglets. You’ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

We are a progressive operation built on innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to animal welfare. Our farms feature advanced systems like electronic sow feeding, climate-controlled environments, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Training, leading, and motivating the farrowing team.
• Overseeing sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning.
• Monitoring barn systems such as ventilation, feeding, and watering.
• Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing.
• Ensuring proper recordkeeping including wean data and Pig Knows reporting.
• Driving efficiency, cleanliness, and safety in the farrowing barn.
• Upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards at the highest level.

Requirements

• Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock backgrounds welcome).
• An Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
• A team-player attitude with excellent multitasking ability.
• The physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet in a barn environment.
• Flexibility to work Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
• A strong commitment to ethical animal care and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A leadership role in a progressive, animal-focused operation.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• A supportive culture where your work truly makes an impact.
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Schedule

Flexibility to work Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.