Gilt Development Unit Lead – Swine Health & Breeding

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Job summary

Independencefamilyanimalcare is seeking a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee the development and health of replacement gilts, manage daily operations, supervise staff, and implement gilt selection, nutrition, biosecurity, and health protocols.

You will work with production teams to optimize reproductive performance and genetic progress while maintaining animal welfare and farm efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in swine production, preferably gilt development.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
• Ability to work in physically demanding farm environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
• Implement gilt selection criteria to ensure high-quality replacements.
• Identify and address health issues promptly through proper treatment.
• Manage acclimation and isolation protocols for incoming gilts.
• Monitor growth, reproductive performance, and development.
• Enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease.
• Maintain records of gilt inventories, health treatments, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and welfare regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of barns, feeding systems, and ventilation.
• Monitor environmental conditions for animal comfort and growth.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Gilt selection & herd health

Biosecurity protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Independencefamilyanimalcare is seeking a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee the development and health of replacement gilts, manage daily operations, supervise staff, and implement gilt selection, nutrition, biosecurity, and health protocols.

You will work with production teams to optimize reproductive performance and genetic progress while maintaining animal welfare and farm efficiency.