Swine Production Manager - Onsite IA

Iowa Ag; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield is offering an onsite, full-time role in Algona, IA to manage and coordinate production across swine units. You’ll oversee financial and production performance, supervise farm managers, and ensure strict biosecurity and EMS compliance.

Strong leadership and communication are essential, with weekend and holiday work required. The role emphasizes developing employees, managing environmental obligations, and coordinating animal movements and sales activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• Completion of Prod Spec 1 program or 2 years swine experience preferred
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday; weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage production across all assigned swine units and their financial performance.
• Inspect animals for disease and/or injury and prescribe medication as necessary.
• Evaluate farms’ performance and outline plans and timelines for improvement.
• Develop farm managers and company employees into improved production and procedural compliance as needed.
• Responsible for participation in EMS and compliance with environmental laws; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Lead with training/coaching

Verbal and written communication

Mathematical reasoning for production/

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field

2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Smithfield is offering an onsite, full-time role in Algona, IA to manage and coordinate production across swine units. You’ll oversee financial and production performance, supervise farm managers, and ensure strict biosecurity and EMS compliance.

Strong leadership and communication are essential, with weekend and holiday work required. The role emphasizes developing employees, managing environmental obligations, and coordinating animal movements and sales activities.