Sow Farm Manager - Lead 20-Person Team on a Progressive Pork Farm

Holden Farms Inc; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) + Company Contribution

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

Holden Farms Inc. in Northfield, MN seeks a Sow Farm Manager to lead our sow operation and drive farm and company goals.

You will oversee breeding programs, assist with farrowing and care of piglets, and ensure biosecurity standards are maintained. The role includes planning, scheduling, onboarding and training new hires, and evaluating employee performance while collaborating with Sow Farm Supervisors and the management team to reach targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Biosecurity

Job description

Holden Farms Inc. in Northfield, MN seeks a Sow Farm Manager to lead our sow operation and drive farm and company goals.

You will oversee breeding programs, assist with farrowing and care of piglets, and ensure biosecurity standards are maintained. The role includes planning, scheduling, onboarding and training new hires, and evaluating employee performance while collaborating with Sow Farm Supervisors and the management team to reach targets.