Industry leaders

PIPESTONE; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PIPESTONE in Watertown, SD seeks an Industry Leaders professional to guide farmers in pig health, nutrition, and farm operations on-site. You will review performance data, identify improvements, and implement evidence-based solutions with veterinary and research collaboration.

You will train staff, uphold PIPESTONE standards, and maintain strong farmer relationships, traveling regionally as needed to support multiple locations and seasonal demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock or agricultural production, preferably in swine, with practical knowledge of herd management and farm operations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret production, health, and financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including veterinary, nutrition, and research professionals, to support farm success.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with farmers and train farm staff in best practices.
• Solid understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance relevant to modern pig production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field; equivalent experience in the industry may be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, including the ability to influence change, manage projects, and support multiple farm locations.
• Willingness to work on-site at farms, travel within the region as needed, and adapt to seasonal and operational demands.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and comfort using software tools for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and supporting farmers in adopting best practices in pig health, nutrition, management, and business operations.
• Reviewing performance and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborating with veterinary, nutrition, and research specialists to implement evidence-based solutions.
• Providing training and education to farm staff and ensuring alignment with PIPESTONE standards and regulations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with farmers and driving continuous improvement across client operations.

Skills

Livestock production

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Computers/data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Animal Science / Agriculture / Agribusiness)

Job description

Company Description

PIPESTONE has been helping farmers since 1942 with a mission of \"Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow.\" The organization supports family farmers through specialized expertise and resources in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and business. PIPESTONE serves more than 1,500 farmers across the Midwest from five office locations and over 70 sow farms it manages on behalf of family farmers. Team members are part of a collaborative, agriculture-focused environment that values innovation, data-driven decision-making, and long-term partnerships with producers. Candidates can expect a workplace that supports professional development and impact in modern livestock production.

Role Description

The Industry Leaders role at PIPESTONE is a full-time, on-site position based in Watertown, SD. This role is responsible for guiding and supporting farmers in the adoption of best practices in pig health, nutrition, management, and business operations. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with farm teams, reviewing performance and production data, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing evidence-based solutions. The role also involves coordinating with veterinary, nutrition, and research specialists, providing training and education to farm staff, and ensuring alignment with PIPESTONE standards and industry regulations. Industry Leaders are expected to maintain strong relationships with farmers, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help drive sustainable growth for client operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock or agricultural production, preferably in swine, with practical knowledge of herd management and farm operations.


• Strong analytical skills to interpret production, health, and financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.


• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including veterinary, nutrition, and research professionals, to support farm success.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with farmers and train farm staff in best practices.


• Solid understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance relevant to modern pig production.


• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field; equivalent experience in the industry may be considered.


• Demonstrated leadership potential, including the ability to influence change, manage projects, and support multiple farm locations.


• Willingness to work on-site at farms, travel within the region as needed, and adapt to seasonal and operational demands.


• Proficiency with basic computer applications and comfort using software tools for data entry, analysis, and reporting.