Farrowing Lead: Care, Leadership & Piglet Welfare

Clemens Food Group; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

Country View Family Farms in the United States seeks a dedicated Farrowing Lead to supervise the farrowing barn, ensuring the health, care, and welfare of sows and piglets. This hands-on leadership role guides the team while working daily with animals in a fast-paced environment.

You will train and motivate staff, oversee sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning, monitor barn systems (ventilation, feeding, watering), manage Day 1 care and piglet processing, and keep accurate

Qualifications

• Prior livestock management experience with swine preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production or 5+ years related experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coach and hold team accountable.
• Team-player with excellent multitasking ability.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on feet in a barn.

Responsibilities

• Training, leading, and motivating the farrowing team.
• Overseeing sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning.
• Monitoring barn systems such as ventilation, feeding, and watering.
• Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing.
• Ensuring proper recordkeeping including wean data and Pig Knows reporting.
• Driving efficiency, cleanliness, and safety in the farrowing barn.
• Upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards at the highest level.

Skills

Livestock management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Coaching

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate’s degree in Animal Science / Agribusiness / Livestock Production

Job description

Country View Family Farms in the United States seeks a dedicated Farrowing Lead to supervise the farrowing barn, ensuring the health, care, and welfare of sows and piglets. This hands-on leadership role guides the team while working daily with animals in a fast-paced environment.

You will train and motivate staff, oversee sow farrowing and piglet care from birth through weaning, monitor barn systems (ventilation, feeding, watering), manage Day 1 care and piglet processing, and keep accurate