Gilt Development Unit Lead — Herd Health & Growth

pipestonecareers; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay & PTO

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Family health coverage

Job summary

Pipestone Careers is seeking a Gilt Development Unit Lead to oversee daily care, gilt selection, and health management for replacement gilts in our breeding herd. You will supervise staff, enforce biosecurity, and coordinate nutrition and welfare protocols to optimize reproductive performance.

This on-site role requires 2+ years swine production experience, strong leadership, and the ability to lift and work in a physically demanding farm environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of swine production experience, preferably gilt development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with swine industry regulations and biosecurity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
• Implement and monitor 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.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of barns, feeding systems, and ventilation.
• Monitor environmental conditions to optimize animal comfort and growth.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Gilt selection

Herd health management

Biosecurity protocols

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pipestone Careers is seeking a Gilt Development Unit Lead to oversee daily care, gilt selection, and health management for replacement gilts in our breeding herd. You will supervise staff, enforce biosecurity, and coordinate nutrition and welfare protocols to optimize reproductive performance.

This on-site role requires 2+ years swine production experience, strong leadership, and the ability to lift and work in a physically demanding farm environment.