Farm Manager

Carthage System; Carthage (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carthage System is seeking a Sow Farm Manager to oversee daily animal care, feed, water, and welfare, ensuring efficient operation on the farm. You will lead a team of farm employees, train staff, monitor SOPs, manage costs, and coordinate breeding and farrowing activities while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards.

Additionally, you will maintain accurate records, foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment, and communicate with neighbors as needed to protect land boundaries and

Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science or equivalent preferred, or related experience.
• 3-5 years related swine production experience with breeding/farrowing knowledge.
• At least 1 year of people management experience or a combination of above.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily welfare of swine including feed, water and general care.
• Lead and train farm employees to perform tasks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and biosecurity practices.
• Assist in cost control for feed, supplies, and labor.
• Set breeding and farrowing targets and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate records and conduct safety trainings.

Skills

Problem solving

Business strategy

Operations knowledge

Written communication

Education

BS in Animal Science

3-5 years swine production experience

People management 1 year

Job description

The Sow Farm Manager is responsible for ensuring the carrying out of daily responsibilities in the caring for the welfare of the animals, including feed, water, and management. The Sow Farm Manager directly manages the team of farm employees and ensures they are working effectively and efficiently. This position will coordinate employees into highly effective team members to produce high quality animals in the most productive manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management
• Builds, leads, and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasks
• Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
• Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor
• Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
• Makes recommendations for operational improvements
• Conducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safely
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment
• Maintains open line of communication with neighbors who share land boundaries
• Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
• Ensures welfare of animals
• Assists with other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent is preferred AND/OR
• A minimum of 3-5 years related experience in swine production AND
• Minimum of 1 year people management experience OR
• A combination of above

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Possesses problem solving techniques
• Demonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy and operations
• Possesses basic proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word processing software
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate ability to excel within an accelerated work environment
• Possess the motivation to work within a team based work environment
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk for extended periods of time & lift 50 lbs