Assistant Manager

Holden Farms Inc.; Garnavillo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Holden Farms Inc. is seeking an Assistant Sow Farm Manager to join our sow farm team. This role reports to the Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to the Farrow and Breed barn team to reach farm and company goals.

Hours typically run Monday–Friday with additional requirements on weekends and holidays. The position requires strong people management, organization, and a commitment to Holden Farms’ core values and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees.
• Manage and provide leadership to up to 20 employees on sow farm in Farm Manager’s Absence.
• Participate in onboarding and leading new hire training.
• Assist in implementation of new ideas and changes to obtain desired results.
• Caring for piglets; Vaccinating animals; Cleaning facilities; Shipping and receiving animals.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records; Follow biosecurity program; Answer alarm calls; Semen pick up; Feed ordering; Compost rotations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Holden Farms strives to be the most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer in the nation. At Holden Farms we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals check out Holden Farms today!

Title: Assistant Sow Farm Manager

Description:

Assistant Sow Farm Manager reports to Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to Farrow and Breed barn team members to reach farm and company goals.

Hours:

Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees.
• Manage and provide leadership to up to 20 employees on sow farm in Farm Manager’s Absence
• Participate in onboarding and leading new hire training.
• Assist in implementation of new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results.
• Caring for piglets
• Vaccinating animals
• Cleaning facilities
• Shipping and receiving animals.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
• Answering of alarm calls
• Semen pick up.
• Feed ordering.
• Compost rotations.
• Flexibility for manure pumping monitoring

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to lead others in high demand situations.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10hrs/day.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.