Gilt Development Unit Lead — Livestock Health & Breeding

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Kansas; Presencial; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hilltop Livestock LLC in Long Island, Kansas, seeks a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee the health and development of replacement gilts. You will implement selection criteria, coordinate with production teams, and ensure high herd quality and reproductive performance.

You will supervise staff, enforce strict biosecurity, maintain accurate records, and uphold animal welfare standards in a farm setting. Expect weekend rotations and periodic travel for training.

Qualificações

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in swine production, gilts preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
• Able to handle physical labor and outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to travel for training or meetings.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
• Implement gilt selection criteria for high-quality replacements.
• Identify and address health issues promptly.
• Manage acclimation and isolation of incoming gilts.
• Maintain records of gilt inventories and health treatments.
• Ensure biosecurity and animal welfare compliance.
• Monitor growth, reproductive performance, and development.
• Supervise staff and ensure proper barn maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Gilt development

Biosecurity

Record keeping

Health management

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hilltop Livestock LLC in Long Island, Kansas, seeks a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee the health and development of replacement gilts. You will implement selection criteria, coordinate with production teams, and ensure high herd quality and reproductive performance.

You will supervise staff, enforce strict biosecurity, maintain accurate records, and uphold animal welfare standards in a farm setting. Expect weekend rotations and periodic travel for training.