Production Lead

About the role

Preferred Capital Management of Fairmont, MN is seeking a Production Lead to support multiple sow farms by helping them meet production goals and fostering a positive work environment. The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a flexible work schedule.

Core Values

• We build high trust and healthy professional relationships.
• We are relentlessly authentic.
• We exceed expectations.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage multiple sow farms by partnering with and developing unit managers.
• Frequently conduct farm site visits to provide hands-on production support and guidance.
• Regularly work alongside farm employees to build relationships and oversee processes.
• Auxiliary oversight of production status, safety, and compliance.
• Assessment of production numbers and evaluation of factors impacting goals.
• Ensuring managers and farm personnel have necessary training, supplies, and tools.
• Assistance in troubleshooting health challenges.
• Communication and collaboration with PCM, veterinarians, other departments, and farm owners.
• Continuous improvement efforts in animal health and welfare.
• Benchmarking production results against industry and client standards.
• Implementation of protocols under PCM's direction.
• Supporting managers in driving employee engagement.
• Adherence to biosecurity procedures and promotion of safe animal handling practices.
• Occasional interim unit management or additional support.
• Use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer for report running, document creation, data entry, and document navigation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional long hours and weekend work, particularly during health and staffing challenges, may be required.

Travel

This position requires extensive travel, primarily involving frequent out-of-area and overnight trips to clients' locations.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED diploma, or 5 years of related sow farm experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience on a sow farm in gestation and/or farrowing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of breeding and gestation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of farrowing.
• Keen ability to analyze and interpret production records.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, teamwork, production, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Lives our core values.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ experience as a Lead on a sow farm in gestation and/or farrowing.
• Experience with nursery and finishing pigs.
• Previous leadership experience, training, and/or other relevant certification(s).
• Previous human resources experience, training, and/or other relevant certifications(s).
• 2 – 4-year degree in Animal Science or Veterinary Technician.
• Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.