Sow Farm Team Lead: Leadership & Animal Care

Holden Farms Inc.; Garnavillo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Holden Farms Inc. is seeking an Assistant Sow Farm Manager to join our sow farm team. This role reports to the Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to the Farrow and Breed barn team to reach farm and company goals.

Hours typically run Monday–Friday with additional requirements on weekends and holidays. The position requires strong people management, organization, and a commitment to Holden Farms’ core values and biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 in Farm Manager’s Absence.
• Participate in onboarding and leading new hire training.
• Assist in implementation of new ideas and changes to obtain desired results.
• Caring for piglets; Vaccinating animals; Cleaning facilities; Shipping and receiving animals.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records; Follow biosecurity program; Answer alarm calls; Semen pick up; Feed ordering; Compost rotations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Holden Farms Inc. is seeking an Assistant Sow Farm Manager to join our sow farm team. This role reports to the Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to the Farrow and Breed barn team to reach farm and company goals.

Hours typically run Monday–Friday with additional requirements on weekends and holidays. The position requires strong people management, organization, and a commitment to Holden Farms’ core values and biosecurity standards.