Farm Manager 1 (Arapahoe, NE)

The Maschhoffs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HDHP plan option

Dental coverage (two options)

Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + life event day

STI plan

Job summary

The Maschhoffs is seeking a Farm Manager for a large Arapahoe-area sow operation. You will lead a team of supervisors and technicians, manage the P&L, and drive profitability by reducing costs and improving pig quality and output.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, staffing, safety, and bio-security coordination with Health Services, with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3 years management experience required.
• Bachelor degree may be substituted for two years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full profit & loss and multi-million dollar asset base to drive profitability through lower costs and higher quality pigs.
• Develop leadership and technical skills of a team of Team Leads/Production Technicians on a 2,500 head farm or smaller.
• Contribute to annual operating goals, HR needs and farm business plans with cost/performance reviews.
• Monitor financial and biological performance, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding and development of new team members in line with policy.
• Promote a safe work environment and report injuries.
• Coordinate and manage farm inputs: air, feed, water, labor, gilts, meds, supplies, fuel.
• Implement SOPs, techs, and innovations to improve production and environmental stewardship.
• Direct pig care practices to maintain health and bio-security in coordination with Health Services.
• Identify major and routine repairs and maintain preventative maintenance.

Skills

Livestock management

Team leadership

Operations planning

Bio-security

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TRPS Sow Farm
71515 RD 422
Arapahoe, NE 68922, USA

TRPS Sow Farm
71515 RD 422
Arapahoe, NE 68922, USA

• Manage the full profit & loss and a multi-million dollar asset base with responsibility for driving profitability of the farm through lower cost of production and increasing quality and volume of wean pigs shipped.
• Develop leadership and technical skills of a team of Team Leads and/or Production Technicians generally on a 2500 head mated farm or smaller, and ensuring the Performance Management system is properly executed.
• Participate in the development of annual operating goals, human resource needs, and farm business plans including the review of operating costs and performance for production farms within assigned scope of responsibility,
• Monitor, review, and analyze biological and financial performance for root cause of issues, develop effective countermeasures and execute plans to restore performance.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and development of new team members, in alignment with company policies for hiring, staffing, discipline, and terminations
• Promote safe work habits, a safe working environment, and report all work related injuries.
• Coordinate and manage all farm inputs including, but not limited to, air, feed, water, labor, gilts, medications, supplies, and fuel.
• Ensure the implementation of BTW standard operating procedures, technologies, and other innovations to improve production and environmental stewardship through direct training and field/metric observations.
• Implement individual pig care practices to maintain the health and well-being of all animals including owning, monitoring, and directing all practices that promote Bio-Security in coordination with Health Services.
• Responsible for identifying all major capital repairs, routine repairs, and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Agriculture or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years management experience required
• Bachelors degree may be substituted for two years of management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(1) Knowledge of

• Livestock/swine management and handling
• Standard maintenance procedures
• Basic understanding of how to operate computer hardware and software, including MS Office, and Internet Explorer

2) Ability to

• Work independently, as well as being a team player
• Monitor and develop subordinates to insure smooth operation of the farm
• Desire to learn new skills
• Use production records to facilitate improvements
• Confront direct reports and hold people accountable when necessary
• Understand company vision and strategy

3) Skill in

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Application of company tools for leadership development and learning
• Building effective teams and motivating them to achieve high performance
• Optimize breeding farm productivity

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $60,000-70,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offersfull-time regular employeesa comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Animal Science or related field.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

3 years:

3 years management experience requiredBachelors degree may be substituted for two years of management experience

Licenses & Certifications

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