Sow Farm Manager- Murray

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Independence Family Animal Care in Minnesota seeks a Site Manager to oversee daily operations of a swine production site, ensuring efficiency, welfare and biosecurity while guiding staff and coordinating production goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, training, record-keeping, audits, and safety. Candidates should have 2+ years in swine production with leadership experience and a focus on health, welfare, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in swine production, with prior leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swine production, herd health, and biosecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of swine production, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing, depending on the site type.
• Ensure inventory management of swine, semen ordering, feed, and supplies.
• Monitor herd health, feed efficiency, and overall animal performance to meet production targets.
• Analyze financial reporting and adjust to meet budget; conduct SOAP analysis where applicable.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, ventilation, sanitation) for welfare.
• Supervise, train, and develop farm employees to ensure adherence to protocols and policies.
• Complete policing routine to monitor protocols and production efficiencies.
• Organize work schedules and assign daily tasks to maximize efficiency.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment with continuous improvement.
• Conduct interviews, performance evaluations, and provide coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Biosecurity

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a swine production site, ensuring efficiency, animal welfare, biosecurity, and compliance with company and industry standards. This role involves supervising employees, managing herd health, maintaining farm facilities, and optimizing productivity to meet production goals.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of swine production, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing, depending on the site type.
• Ensure appropriate, accurate inventory management of swine, semen ordering, feed, and supplies
• Monitor herd health, feed efficiency, and overall animal performance to meet production targets.
• Analyze Financial reporting and make appropriate adjustments to meet and/or exceed budget, conduct appropriate SOAP analysis where applicable
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Maintain proper environmental conditions (temperature, ventilation, sanitation) for optimal animal welfare
• Supervise, train, and develop farm employees to ensure adherence to protocols and procedures, along with company policies.
• Complete policing routine to monitor protocols, and monitor production and efficiencies
• Organize work schedules and assign daily tasks to maximize efficiency.
• Foster a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct interview process, employee performance evaluations, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain accurate records related to production, health treatments, feed usage, and employee training.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and certification programs.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels of farm involvement
• Provide consistent shareholder communication for pig deliveries and vet recommendations

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in swine production, with prior leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swine production, herd health, and biosecurity practices.
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to train and motivate employees.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Farm-based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas
• Hands-on animal handling and manual labor are required.
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings
• Other duties as assigned
• Benefits Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage

available

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Pay Range

$55,000-$77,000

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

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