Team Lead, Hog Barn

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Fairlight; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Lead for their Hog Barn operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing animal health, managing production goals, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for swine production. In this dynamic environment, you will lead a team to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a swine production role required.
• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Occupational Health and Safety and animal health and welfare.
• Supervise and evaluate staff while monitoring production goals.
• Ensure cleanliness and implement feeding programs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

TEAM LEAD, HOG BARN

Fairlight, SK – Full Time Position

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, the Team Lead will be accountable for all areas and activities of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages Occupational Health and Safety.
2. Works with Barn Manager to implement programs set out by MLAF to achieve specific production goals.
3. Manages animal health and welfare, Biosecurity, vaccinations and reports any health concerns to the Barn Manager.
4. Detect heat patterns; carry out natural or artificial insemination.
5. Follow and implement breeding and farrowing group work plans.
6. Plan weanling schedules along with the Barn Manager. Select sows to be weaned and prepare and record weanling shipping numbers.
7. Monitor ventilation and heat settings throughout the barn areas.
8. Accurately record and analyze data.
9. Monitor inventory of medication and supplies and place orders through Barn Manager.
10. Ensure breeding and farrowing areas are clean and that washing and disinfecting procedures are followed.
11. Report any unusual problem areas to Barn Manager.
12. Implement MLAF sow and piglet feeding programs.
13. Monitor hog body conditions and animal comfort.
14. Follow culling criteria and implement along with Barn Manager.
15. Supervise and evaluate staff.
16. General maintenance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a swine production role is required.
• Experience in a supervisory/management role with the ability to lead a team is preferred.
• Grade 12 diploma is preferred.
• Experience/ability to lead a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values.
• Weekend and holiday hours are required on a rotational basis.
• A valid driver’s licence is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area.

Please submit resume to:

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