Gestation Lead: Pig Farm Production & Team Development

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Job summary

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced farm. You will lead and train employees to improve production, ensure animal welfare, and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, maintaining records, and coordinating daily tasks with the farm manager. A background in swine production and ability to work weekends are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of livestock experience required
• Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

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

Animal husbandry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced farm. You will lead and train employees to improve production, ensure animal welfare, and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, maintaining records, and coordinating daily tasks with the farm manager. A background in swine production and ability to work weekends are preferred.