Sow Division Production Training Coordinator

Cooper Farms; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation at hire

6 paid holidays and 2 floating

Weekly pay

Same-day pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Free healthcare clinics

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement $300

Referral Bonus

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Cooper Farms in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County) is hiring a Production Training Coordinator for the Sow Division to lead and coordinate all employee training, ensure SOPs, biosecurity and animal welfare, and develop Training Ambassadors with leadership coverage as needed.

You will translate training materials between English and Spanish, support leadership development, and partner with farm leadership to build consistent production practices across locations.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business Management, Education, or related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of sow farm production systems, biosecurity, animal welfare, and employee development.
• Able to train employees at all levels and step in as Farm Manager when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate training for new and current team members across Sow Division locations.
• Develop Training Ambassadors and future leaders with hands-on plans.
• Ensure SOPs, animal welfare and biosecurity practices are followed.
• Translate training materials between English and Spanish and communicate expectations clearly.
• Provide Farm Manager coverage during staffing needs, vacations, or emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Education

Two- or four-year degree in Animal Science / Agriculture / Business Management / Education

Job description

Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring a Production Training Coordinator for our Sow Division in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). The primary goal of this position is to facilitate, document and coordinate all employee training throughout the Sow Division, including new hires, while ensuring consistency in employee development, SOP execution, biosecurity compliance, animal welfare practices, and operational excellence across all sow farm locations. This position serves as the division-wide production training leader, oversees on-farm Training Ambassadors, supports skill development for all levels, and provides Farm Manager coverage when necessary.

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 (Salary)
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate training for new and current team members across all Sow Division locations, helping build production skills and consistent work practices.
• Develop and support Training Ambassadors and future leaders, partnering with farm leadership to create effective hands-on training and development plans.
• Promote consistent production practices by evaluating employee skills, observing performance, and helping ensure SOPs, animal welfare standards, and biosecurity practices are followed.
• Support communication across the division by translating training materials, SOPs, and operational information between English and Spanish and helping ensure expectations are clearly understood.
• Provide leadership and operational support when needed, including stepping in to support Farm Manager responsibilities during staffing needs, vacations, emergencies, or leadership transitions.

What We're Looking For

• Candidates with a 2- or 4-year degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business Management, Education, or related field are preferred. Equivalent sow production, management, training, and leadership experience will be considered.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish and possess strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of sow farm production systems, biosecurity, animal welfare, employee development, leadership training, communication, and personnel management.
• Must be capable of training employees at all levels of the organization and possess the operational and leadership skills necessary to fill a Farm Manager position when the primary backup is unavailable.

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