SITE MGR-BUCKEYE SOW FARM

Pipestone; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee production, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with all protocols in a swine operation. You will train employees, manage inventory, and coordinate with HR, maintenance, and leadership to maximize efficiency and profitability.

The role requires supervising livestock teams, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining bio-security, welfare, ventilation, and facility standards across the unit.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage and train employees to follow production protocols
• Monitor protocols, production and efficiencies
• Ensure inventory management of swine, semen ordering & supplies
• Oversee feed inventory and ordering
• Set goals with employees and monitor performance
• Analyze financial reporting to meet budget goals
• Train and supervise Assistant Site Manager/MIT as applicable
• Complete reporting via website, fax, emails
• Assist HR with recruiting and retention of farm staff
• Communicate effectively at all levels of farm involvement
• Maintain organized task schedules for Gestation and Farrowing
• Provide shareholder communications for pig deliveries and vet calls
• Participate in shareholder meetings as requested
• Educate staff on financial impacts of performance
• Prepare and present relevant presentations
• Complete HR paperwork including payroll-related forms
• Ensure accurate Porcitec data entry and reporting
• Train staff on bio-security protocols and ensure compliance
• Train staff on animal welfare and QA guidelines
• Monitor ventilation to ensure animal comfort
• Maintain facility upkeep and routine maintenance
• Report non-routine repairs to maintenance
• Keep interior and exterior areas clean and organized
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; prefer 2 years post-high school with ag major
• Experience: 4+ years livestock experience and 2 years supervisory; 1 year swine experience with ag education
• Training: per supervisor
• Physical: standing 8-10 hours, bending, lifting up to 100 lbs
• Must work weekends; valid driver’s license; basic computer skills

Job description

Management and participation of farm production

• Manage and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures
• Complete policing routine to monitor protocols, and monitor production and efficiencies
• Ensure appropriate, accurate inventory management of swine, semen ordering & supplies
• Monitor feed inventory and order when necessary
• Conduct goal setting with employees and monitor on a regular basis to maximize production
• Analyze financial reporting and make appropriate adjustments to meet and/or exceed budget; conduct appropriate SOAP analysis where applicable
• If unit has designated Assistant Site Manager and/or MIT, Site Manager is responsible for training the individual(s) in all designated aspects of management.
• Complete or supervise completion of required reporting through website, faxing, emails, etc.
• Participate with Human Resources in recruiting, interviewing and retaining farm employees

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels of farm involvement

• Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday.
• Create and utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both Gestation and Farrowing
• Provide consistent shareholder communication for both pig deliveries and vet recommendations (4 week, 2 week and 1 week calls)
• Participate at shareholder meetings as requested by Production Manager and/or Director of Sow Operations
• Train assistant manager and other employees on financial aspects of the farm and how their personal performance affects the finances outcome of the organization
• Produce and present appropriate presentations as requested

Ensure farm paperwork is completed accurately and on time

• HR paperwork must be completed on time to ensure accuracy in payroll and that the employee files are updated. It includes, but is not limited to new hire paperwork, absentee forms, evaluations, disciplinary forms, training forms and payroll approval reports
• Ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigations and corrective actionsEnsure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in their respective areas of work. Submit production records and corrections on time
• Ensure appropriate Porcitec data entry, reports and corrections are completed accurately and timely

Bio-Security

• Train and manage staff to adhere to all bio-security protocols
• Take appropriate measures to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely manner

Animal Welfare

• Train and manage staff to adhere to all animal welfare and PQA guidelines
• Participate as requested in animal welfare audits and ensure any recommended corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized
• Train all employees in accident prevention for the areas they work in
• Hold monthly safety meetings with employees
• Maintain up-to-date safety sign off sheets

Ventilation Controls

• Monitor and ensure entire ventilation system is in good working order
• Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
• Train designated employees to monitor ventilation system in the Site Manager's absence

Facility Maintenance

• The facility must be maintained and well kept
• Train and direct staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis
• Communicate non-routine repairs to the maintenance department
• Train and direct staff to keep both interior and exterior of the unit clean and organized

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Prefer 2 Years Post High School Education With Agricultural Major

Experience:

Prefer 4+ Years Livestock Experience and 2 Years Supervisory Experience with HS Diploma

Prefer 1 Year Agriculture Swine Experience and 1 Year Supervisory Experience with 2 Years Post High School Agricultural Education

Training:

As assigned per supervisor

• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
• Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings
• Basic computer knowledge to send/receive emails and reports
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

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