Sow Farm Manager

Holden Farms Inc.; Dexter (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) + Company Contribution

Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Holden Farms Inc. seeks a Sow Farm Manager to provide leadership to sow farm employees, oversee farrowing programs, and ensure high-quality biosecurity. You will assist with pregnancy farrowing, care of weans, and process improvements aligned with farm goals.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, talent recruitment, onboarding, and staff development, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to motivate up to 20 employees on sow farm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including difficult conversations.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to lead others in high demand situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sow farm operations and oversee farrowing and management programs.
• Plan, set goals, and schedule sow farm activities.
• Interview and assist in talent recruitment; onboard and train new hires.
• Maintain accurate farm records and reports; update biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Holden Farms strives to be the most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer in the nation. At Holden Farms we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals check out Holden Farms today!

Description

Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to sow farm employees to reach farm and company goals. Implement and oversee farrowing and management programs to allow our sows to produce the maximum number of farrows with the highest quality genetic traits; assist with the farrowing (birthing) of pregnant sows and care of weans (baby pigs); assist with diagnosis and treatment of animals to ensure and improve biosecurity; assist with updating records, analysis performance, and making improvements to protocols and procedures; and perform related professional duties.

Hours

Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required

Compensation

Salary, is competitive based on experience, quarterly bonuses, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
• Manage and provide leadership to up to 20 employees on sow farm
• Effectively collaborate with Sow Farm Supervisors, and other Management team members to reach farm and company goals
• Understand, follow and uphold Holden Farms Biosecurity Programs
• Perform all planning, goal-setting and scheduling for sow farm
• Interview and assist in finding new talent
• Participate in onboarding and lead new hire training
• Administer employee performance evaluations
• Encourage employee development by identifying opportunities for growth within sow farms and company
• Implement new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results
• Update and maintain accurate farm records and reports

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead others in high demand situations

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Much More!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.