Farm Manager

Carthage System; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage System is seeking a Sow Farm Manager to oversee daily animal care, feed and welfare. You will directly manage farm employees, organize tasks, and ensure safety, biosecurity, and high-quality animal production. A BS in Animal Science is preferred, with 3–5 years swine experience and at least 1 year of people management experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost-aware operations, and compliance with SOPs while maintaining open communication with neighbors and stakeholders on site.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates problem solving techniques.
• Shows knowledge of overall business strategy and operations.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals daily with emphasis on water, feed and welfare.
• Leads and trains farm staff to execute tasks efficiently.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs and safety training.
• Helps control feed, supply and labor costs.
• Sets targets for breeding and farrowing success.
• Maintains accurate records and data integrity.
• Oversees special projects and operational improvements.
• Maintains buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Skills

problem solving

business operations

spreadsheet & databases

written & verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Animal Science

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