On-Farm Swine Operations Lead

Prestage Farms; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance options

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Service Manager to oversee contract and company-owned wean-to-finish sites within an assigned territory. This role reports to the Production Manager and focuses on production practices, staff training, and site performance.

Responsibilities include inventory and pig assessments, weekly marketing projections, coordinating with maintenance, troubleshooting ventilation, and on-farm diagnostics to ensure health and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and time management.
• Prior swine management experience.
• Valid driver\'s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage farm staff to ensure proper production practices.
• Initial inventory and assessment of newly placed pigs.
• Marketing – weekly projections and selection of pigs for market.
• Work with maintenance dept. to ensure all site maintenance is current.
• Ability to troubleshoot and adjust ventilation.
• Accessing health issues and the ability to perform on-farm diagnostics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Swine management experience

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking a Service Manager to oversee contract and company-owned wean-to-finish sites within an assigned territory. This role reports to the Production Manager and focuses on production practices, staff training, and site performance.

Responsibilities include inventory and pig assessments, weekly marketing projections, coordinating with maintenance, troubleshooting ventilation, and on-farm diagnostics to ensure health and efficiency.