Sow Farm Manager - Thayer, IA

About the role

The Sow Farm Manager role is responsible for leading a team of farm staff to ensure the herd's productivity and efficiency in alignment with Iowa Select Farms' production goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage on-farm production staff.
• Ensure daily animal care, including feed/water access and barn environment.
• Plan and execute daily farm schedules.
• Promote and practice sound animal husbandry, handling, and health practices.
• Execute timely euthanasia as per ISF standards.
• Train, guide, and direct functional teams in farrowing and breeding.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and order, and order necessary supplies and medications.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation.
• Routinely monitor herd performance and manage team towards meeting expectations.
• Communicate herd condition and productivity to supervisor and address urgent issues.
• Manage team conflicts and provide discipline as needed.
• Maintain a positive team culture and collaborate with HR and veterinary staff.
• Adhere to ISF Animal Wellbeing and Biosecurity Policies.
• Work with HR to recruit, train, retain, motivate, and develop staff.
• Collaborate with veterinary staff to address adverse herd health conditions.
• Comply with Iowa Select Farms safety policies.
• Follow biosecurity protocols and adhere to animal wellbeing policy.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication.
• At least 5 years’ experience in swine production operations.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• Willingness to work in various facility environments and follow biosecurity processes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• High work ethic and dedication.
• Technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Respectful and accountable behavior.
• Good communication and teaching abilities.

Skills

• Swine production operations management.
• Animal husbandry and health practices.
• Facility maintenance and supply management.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Team management and conflict resolution.
• Adherence to biosecurity and animal wellbeing policies.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-time position requiring at least 40 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotation, and occasional evening and on-call work.

Company Values

• Doing the right thing every day.
• Operating with character and integrity.
• Committing to our animals, people, environment, and community.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Listening and speaking.
• Reading and writing.
• Continuous repetition of necessary movements.
• Direct contact with animals.

Travel

• Local travel required.
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Education and Experience

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication.
• At least 5 years’ experience in swine production operations.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.