Livestock Production Lead — Training & Efficiency (Weekend OT)

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single health insurance

Family health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead and train employees to improve production and maximize our farm's production goals, efficiency, and profitability.

As Gestation Lead, you will educate staff on protocols, monitor performance, and ensure safety and biosecurity across all daily tasks. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on involvement in farm operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of livestock experience required.
• Agricultural swine environment in rural areas.
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards.
• Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production goals and efficiency.
• Developing employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.
• Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals.
• Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relation issues, and employee relations.
• Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animal.
• Facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance upkeep to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility.
• Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures.

Skills

Livestock experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead and train employees to improve production and maximize our farm's production goals, efficiency, and profitability.

As Gestation Lead, you will educate staff on protocols, monitor performance, and ensure safety and biosecurity across all daily tasks. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on involvement in farm operations.