Farrowing Lead - Swine Production

Clemens Food Group; Lynn (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Advancement opportunities

Supportive culture

Competitive pay + benefits

Job summary

Country View Family Farms in Indiana is seeking a Farrowing Lead to supervise the farrowing barn operations, ensuring care and welfare of sows and piglets. This hands-on leadership role trains and guides the team, monitors barn systems, and maintains records; the position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Candidates should have livestock management experience, an associate degree or 5+ years in related fields, strong communication, and physical stamina to work

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Proven leadership and team coaching abilities in a livestock setting.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Train, lead, and motivate the farrowing team.
• Oversee sow farrowing and piglet care from birth to weaning.
• Monitor barn systems: ventilation, feeding, and watering.
• Manage Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing.
• Maintain records including wean data and Pig Knows reporting.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and animal welfare standards.

Skills

Livestock management

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team coaching

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s degree in Animal Science or Agribusiness

5+ years livestock experience

Job description

Lead With Care. Grow With Us.

Country View Family Farms is looking for a dedicated Farrowing Lead to join our team. This is a hands‑on leadership role in the farrowing barn where you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the health, care, and welfare of both sows and piglets. You’ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.

Why Join Country View Family Farms?

We are a progressive operation built on innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to animal welfare. Our farms feature advanced systems like electronic sow feeding, climate‑controlled environments, and continuous improvement practices. We care about our people, our animals, and our communities—and we want you to be part of it.

What You’ll Do

As Farrowing Lead, you’ll be responsible for:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

We want a proactive leader who thrives in an agricultural environment. You should have:

• Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock backgrounds welcome).
• An Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and hold team members accountable.
• A team‑player attitude with excellent multitasking ability.
• The physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet in a barn environment.
• Flexibility to work Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
• A strong commitment to ethical animal care and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in a progressive, animal‑focused operation.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• A supportive culture where your work truly makes an impact.
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre‑employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.