Sow Division Manager Trainee

Cooper Farms; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

6 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Weekly pay

Same-day pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) with match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Product discounts

Job summary

Cooper Farms in Oakwood, Ohio, is seeking a Manager Trainee for the Sow Division to develop leadership skills and learn sow farm operations under the Sow Service Manager.

You will support daily production, animal care, biosecurity, and record accuracy, with increasing responsibility as proficiency grows. The role offers weekly scheduling, profit-sharing bonuses, and opportunities to advance within Cooper Farms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or 2-year degree in agriculture, production, management, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel between Sow Division locations and drive as required.

Responsibilities

• Support breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, gilt development, and weaning processes.
• Help ensure animal care, biosecurity, and workplace safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor animal health and assist with treatments under established procedures.
• Review production records, identify trends, and assist management with performance improvements.
• Support team member training, scheduling, coaching, and cross-shift communication.
• Learn to evaluate ventilation, equipment, feed and water systems, alarms, and maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership development

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/2-year degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

Cooper Farms is hiring a Manager Trainee for our Sow Division in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County).

The primary goal of this position is to develop the knowledge, judgment, and leadership skills needed to manage sow farm operations. Under the direction of the Sow Service Manager and farm management, the Trainee supports daily production, animal care, biosecurity, team member development, facility maintenance, and record accuracy. The Trainee will take on increasing responsibility as proficiency is demonstrated.

Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday

What You'll Do

• Learn and support breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, gilt development, and weaning processes.
• Help ensure animal care, biosecurity, and workplace safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor animal health and assist with treatments under established company procedures.
• Review production records, identify trends, and help management address performance concerns.
• Support team member training, work assignments, coaching, and communication across shifts and departments.
• Learn how to evaluate ventilation, equipment, feed and water systems, alarms, and facility maintenance needs.

What We're Looking For

• 2 or 4 year degree in agriculture, production, management, or a related field, or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of animal care, biosecurity, breeding, farrowing, gilt development, recordkeeping, and facility maintenance.
• An interest in building leadership skills and learning how to manage people and farm operations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• A responsible, safety-focused approach and the ability to recognize when concerns need to be reported.
• Willingness to travel between Sow Division locations and maintain a driving record that meets company requirements.

Why Cooper Farms?

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid weekly
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

...and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.