Gilt Development Unit Lead - Health, Growth & Biosecurity

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky seeks a Gilt Development Unit Lead to oversee gilt development, health protocols, and daily operations, ensuring a high-quality breeding herd. You will supervise staff, implement gilt selection criteria, monitor growth and reproductive performance, maintain biosecurity, and collaborate with production teams to optimize welfare and farm efficiency.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to lift and work in a farm environment, and a strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in swine production, preferably gilt development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Some travel may be required for training or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
• Implement gilt selection criteria to ensure high-quality replacement females.
• Identify and address health issues promptly through proper treatment and management practices.
• Manage acclimation and isolation protocols for incoming gilts to maintain herd health.
• Monitor gilt growth rates, reproductive performance, and overall development.
• Enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease introduction and spread.
• Maintain accurate records of gilt inventories, health treatments, and reproductive performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and animal welfare regulations.
• Maintain barns, feeding systems and ventilation; monitor environmental conditions for animal comfort and growth.

Skills

Swine Production

Leadership

Gilt Selection

Biosecurity

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky seeks a Gilt Development Unit Lead to oversee gilt development, health protocols, and daily operations, ensuring a high-quality breeding herd. You will supervise staff, implement gilt selection criteria, monitor growth and reproductive performance, maintain biosecurity, and collaborate with production teams to optimize welfare and farm efficiency.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to lift and work in a farm environment, and a strong