Swine Farm Operations Manager

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

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.