Farrowing Lead — Drive Production & Team Growth

pipestonecareers; Roscoe (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pipestone Management seeks a Farrowing Lead to guide and train farm staff, improve production protocols, and maximize efficiency. The role requires hands-on supervision in a livestock environment with emphasis on animal welfare and safety.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily tasks, maintain records, and communicate effectively with the farm manager on production activity, health, and facility needs. Weekend work may be required, with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of livestock experience required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards
• Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce the stress of herd and maximize production goals and efficiency
• Developing employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.
• Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals
• Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relation issues, and employee relations
• Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animal
• Facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance upkeep to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility
• Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pipestone Management seeks a Farrowing Lead to guide and train farm staff, improve production protocols, and maximize efficiency. The role requires hands-on supervision in a livestock environment with emphasis on animal welfare and safety.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily tasks, maintain records, and communicate effectively with the farm manager on production activity, health, and facility needs. Weekend work may be required, with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.