Sow Farm Operations Lead | Team Development & Production

Animal Science Monitor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Science Monitor is seeking an experienced Sow Farm Manager to oversee the daily operations of a commercial sow farm in Minnesota. This hands-on leadership role drives production performance, develops employees, and maintains high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.

The ideal candidate leads a team of up to 20, demonstrates strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills, and collaborates with farm leadership on continuous improvement initiatives to boost production

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in commercial sow production.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of up to 20 employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, training and coaching staff.
• Experience conducting performance evaluations and accountability.
• Commitment to biosecurity and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a commercial sow farm.
• Drive production performance and efficiency.
• Lead and develop a team of up to 20 employees.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with farm leadership on improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Recruiting & training

Performance evaluation

Biosecurity

Animal welfare

Operational planning

Job description

Animal Science Monitor is seeking an experienced Sow Farm Manager to oversee the daily operations of a commercial sow farm in Minnesota. This hands-on leadership role drives production performance, develops employees, and maintains high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.

The ideal candidate leads a team of up to 20, demonstrates strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills, and collaborates with farm leadership on continuous improvement initiatives to boost production