Sow Farm Manager

Animal Science Monitor; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Professional growth and leadership dev

Long-term career advancement within sw

Modern facilities with advanced technl

Job summary

Animal Science Monitor seeks a Sow Farm Manager to lead daily operations of a commercial sow farm in PA/IN. The role emphasizes production performance, staff development, and adherence to biosecurity and safety protocols.

The manager will oversee herd health, budgeting, and continuous improvement, collaborating with leadership to achieve business objectives while leveraging ESF and open-pen gestation systems.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock management experience, preferably in commercial swine production.
• Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant livestock experience will also be considered.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a livestock production environment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of a large-scale commercial sow farm.
• Oversee production, herd health, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Ensure biosecurity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize ESF and open-pen gestation technologies.
• Partner with leadership to achieve production and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Employee development

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Operational management

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Safety

Education

Associate degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or related field

Job description

Explore career opportunities across animal health, nutrition, and live production.

Location: Multiple Locations | Pennsylvania & Indiana

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Sow Farm Manager to lead the daily operations of a commercial sow farm. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, developing employees, maintaining high standards of animal welfare, and ensuring compliance with biosecurity, safety, and operational protocols.

The Sow Farm Manager will oversee all aspects of farm operations, including production, herd health, employee development, budgeting, and continuous improvement while partnering with leadership to achieve production and business objectives.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB

• Lead the daily operations of a large-scale commercial sow farm
• Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing team
• Drive production performance while maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare
• Partner with production, animal health, and HR teams to achieve operational goals
• Oversee herd health initiatives, inventory management, and production planning
• Monitor key production metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with biosecurity, safety, and regulatory standards
• Manage farm budgets, business planning, and overall operational performance
• Work in a progressive production system utilizing electronic sow feeding (ESF) and open-pen gestation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Previous livestock management experience, preferably in commercial swine production

Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Livestock Production, or a related field preferred

Equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant livestock experience will also be considered

Strong leadership and employee development skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment

Strong organizational and operational management skills

Commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity, workplace safety, and continuous improvement

Ability to work in a livestock production environment and lift up to 50 pounds

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
• Long-term career advancement within a progressive swine production organization
• Modern production facilities featuring advanced technology and innovative production practices