Sow Farm Manager: Lead, Grow & Optimize Pig Production

Holden Farms Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) + Company Contribution

Profit Sharing

Short Term Disability/Long Term_Disabl

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Much More!

Job summary

Holden Farms Inc. is seeking a Sow Farm Manager to lead our sow farm team and drive the implementation of farrowing and management programs to maximize production and improve genetics.

You will assist with farrowing, care of weans, and biosecurity while updating records and procedures. You will lead up to 20 employees, collaborate with supervisors and management, and ensure training, performance evaluations, and talent recruitment are aligned with farm goals.

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

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

Holden Farms Inc. is seeking a Sow Farm Manager to lead our sow farm team and drive the implementation of farrowing and management programs to maximize production and improve genetics.

You will assist with farrowing, care of weans, and biosecurity while updating records and procedures. You will lead up to 20 employees, collaborate with supervisors and management, and ensure training, performance evaluations, and talent recruitment are aligned with farm goals.