Sow Division Manager

About the role

Cooper Farms is seeking a Sow Division Manager to join our team in Oakwood. The primary goal of this position is to direct the daily operations of the Sow Division, while bringing leadership in the planning and decision-making process. This position requires the ability to promote change, promote positive morale, sound safety practices and team member welfare, meeting or exceeding all established goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all biosecurity programs are followed and consistently critiqued for improvements.
• Oversee daily operations of the Sow Division to ensure animal health, animal care, and productivity are priorities. This includes sow farms, GDUs (gilt development), the boar stud, and related support staff.
• Lead the team in meeting the Division's and Company goals and objectives. Monitor these goals against industry benchmarks.
• Provide a strong model of leadership in planning, decision-making, and follow-through.
• Provide vision, direction, and support to all direct reports through weekly/monthly meetings and encourage communication throughout the Sow Division.
• Promote an atmosphere where the morale and welfare of team members are in line with Cooper Culture and values.
• Communicate with Ft Recovery Grow/Finish staff to ensure we are meeting our customers' expectations and quality standards.
• Provides direction in reducing and controlling costs in all areas.
• Develop a positive working relationship with our Cooper staff, industry peers, neighbors, local officials and communities.
• Develop short-term and long-term objectives that promote the company culture and future growth including succession planning, adapting change, etc.
• Provide coaching and counseling, support, and discipline as needed to develop managers and enable them to achieve goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Management, or Business-related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in management required. Education requirements may be waived if candidate experience is exemplary in the livestock industry.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to safely lead a team to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety specifications and practices, production goals, and scheduling needs.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels to strive towards continuous improvement.
• Strong background in all aspects of swine production including breeding, farrowing, the raising of hogs, and biosecurity. General knowledge of nutrition, waste management, facilities maintenance and all other aspects of swine production is required.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
• Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
• Same Day Pay Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

Shift: Monday through Friday

Additional pay: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)