Research Farm Manager

About the role

Research Farm Manager positions are available at Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainable food production. Joining Smithfield means becoming part of a community that respects its people, animals, communities, and planet.

Responsibilities

• Follow Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures
• Data collection, record keeping, feed system monitoring
• Schedules feed, trucks, and orders routine supplies
• Prepares payroll and monitors research expenses
• Train and supervise staff
• Record keeping and compliance with SHPD report system
• Basic maintenance of farm equipment
• Compose weekly data collection summaries and research trial status updates
• Ensure all equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained
• Conduct farm inspections and correct any non-compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an Agricultural field and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
• Swine experience required
• Tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions
• Able to tolerate and learn to perform tasks such as euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry
• Prioritize when working under constraints that could be outside of his/her control
• Understand experimental design for research experiments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong multi-tasking abilities
• PQA certification, CPR certification
• Learns and demonstrates capability/knowledge to operate and maintain feed systems including daily monitoring along with performing routine maintenance
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, RFID technology tags and wands (LeeO app and data dashboard, Exago ultrasound), PigKnows STAMP, supply app, and any other data software that is utilized in Smithfield
• Learns and demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate and maintain all research equipment including but not limited to: scales, specialized ventilation/data controllers, cameras, sensors and water treatment systems
• Operates tractor, lawnmower and Hercules arm after properly trained
• Operates basic power and hand tools and pressure washer pump
• Walk an average of 2 – 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6
• Lift up to 50 lbs on a limited basis and be able to push, pull, and drag up to 100 lbs
• Climb in pens and feed bins when needed
• Work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise research assistants or interns
• Trains, supervises, and delegates tasks to employees
• Assures proper animal husbandry skills are being utilized
• Communicates and promotes Smithfield’s core values, mission, and goals to the members of the crew
• Teaches and follows Standard Operating Procedures

Benefits

Relocation package available.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.