Regional Wean-to-Market Operations Leader

Animal Science Monitor; Iowa; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Science Monitor in Iowa is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead our wean-to-market program across multiple sites. You will drive regional performance, build strong production teams, and ensure consistent execution of company standards.

The role requires 5+ years in swine production leadership, experience with contract growers, and a proven ability to translate company goals into actionable priorities. Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive leadership in swine production or related agricultural operation.
• Experience overseeing performance across multiple production sites.
• Strong knowledge of nursery, finishing, grow-finish, or wean-to-finish production.
• Experience working with contract growers is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead managers, develop employees, and hold teams accountable.
• Strong understanding of herd health, feed management, facility operations, marketing, biosecurity, and animal welfare.
• Experience reviewing production data, managing budgets, and using KPIs to improve results.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wean-to-market production activities across the region.
• Lead performance across nursery, finishing, and wean-to-finish operations.
• Provide direction and support to managers and other regional production leaders.
• Monitor production results, herd health, mortality, feed usage, marketing, and other key performance indicators.
• Manage relationships with contract growers and support consistent execution across company-owned and leased facilities.
• Coach leaders, address performance concerns, and develop high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, environmental, and production standards.
• Review budgets, financial results, and operational performance across multiple locations.
• Coordinate with Veterinary Services, Nutrition, Transportation, HR, Environmental, Finance, and other internal departments.
• Turn company goals into clear priorities and measurable results throughout the region.
• Visit farms and production facilities regularly to support teams and evaluate site performance.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Wean-to-market production

Budgeting & KPIs

Contract growers management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Agriculture / Business

Job description

Animal Science Monitor in Iowa is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead our wean-to-market program across multiple sites. You will drive regional performance, build strong production teams, and ensure consistent execution of company standards.

The role requires 5+ years in swine production leadership, experience with contract growers, and a proven ability to translate company goals into actionable priorities. Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required; bachelor’s degree preferred.