Breeding Department Supervisor

Crosscut Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Service Recognition

Job summary

Crosscut, Limited seeks a dedicated supervisor to oversee breeding performance on site and collaborate with the site manager to meet production goals.

You will supervise breeding tasks, coordinate matings, ensure bio-security, train staff, maintain records, and participate in daily scheduling while upholding animal welfare.

This role also involves data entry, production reporting, and working with the farrowing team to sustain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sow physiology and factors affecting health/reproduction.
• Experience with automated feeding systems and herd management.
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment.
• Strong communication with breeding staff and site manager.
• Maintain accurate herd health and mating records.
• Commitment to safety and bio-security in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise breeding department tasks and daily activities.
• Coordinate matings with farm supervisor.
• Train breeding staff to perform all breeding tasks.
• Ensure bio-security and a safe work environment.

Skills

Sow physiology

Automated feeding systems

Team leadership

Communication

Herd health records

Biosecurity

Workload scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in agriculture/technical

Tools

Automated feeding systems

Job description

Crosscut, Limited is an innovative and progressive pork production management company that prides itself on teamwork, employee growth and opportunities. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, we invite you to complete an application.

Objective

Supervise functions associated with the breeding performance of the site and collaborate with the site manager to meet production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with site manager and farrowing department supervisor regarding
  scheduling and daily personnel activities and workload.
• Supervise all production tasks in breeding department.
• Train breeding department personnel how to successfully perform all tasks
  involved in breeding department.

Production Responsibilities

• Coordinate matings with farrowing department supervisor
• Ensure fresh feed is available for all animals
• Ensure adequate water flow is available
• Ensure adequate females are bred to reach targets
• Oversee thorough heat detection of females
• Ensure adequate boar exposure to stimulate females
• Supervise breeding practices – A.I. and natural
• Maintain correct environment for sows and boars
• Coordinate culling unproductive females in conjunction with site manager.
• Ensure proper and timely sow treatments and vaccinations.

Facility Responsibilities

• Maintain proper bio-security in breeding department
• Ensure safe and neat work environment for all personnel

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate data entry and recordkeeping
• Ensure sow cards are timely and accurately completed
• Submit production reports on expected schedule

Experience/RequirementsResponsibilities:

Required Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of sow physiology, life cycle and factors affecting health and
  reproduction.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with automated feeding systems.
• Environmental requirements of females and boars.\
• Ability to organize and maintain herd health and mating records.
• Ability to communicate well with other breeding department personnel.
• Ability to effectively lead and foster a team effort environment.
• Respect and care for all animals and personnel.
• Work with site manager to standardize production routines to work safely and
  productively.
• High school diploma or GED required with Associate degree from agricultural or
  technical school desired.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day\
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent lifting of objects
• Occasional lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds
• Production Bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Service Recognition