Boar Stud Site Manager
Job #: 167273
Location: IN
We are a trusted recruitment partner collaborating with an innovative and family-owned swine operation that takes pride in quality animal care, teamwork, and sustainable farming practices. Our client is seeking a Boar Stud Site Manager to oversee one of their key sites in IN, ensuring optimal animal health, production, and efficiency. This position offers a unique leadership opportunity to be part of a hands-on team working with advanced reproductive technologies in a collaborative environment.
The Role:
The Boar Stud Site Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a boar stud site, focusing on animal health, semen collection, biosecurity, and staff management. This individual will ensure that the site operates efficiently, producing high-quality boar semen for breeding programs. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a strong passion for animal care and team management.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- A family-oriented and collaborative work environment.
- Competitive salary with benefits and growth opportunities.
- Hands-on training and development in advanced breeding practices.
- A chance to contribute to a key component of swine production with real impact on the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Animal Care & Production Management:
- Oversee the daily care and monitoring of boars to ensure optimal health and performance.
- Manage and supervise semen collection and processing to meet production targets and quality standards.
- Ensure adherence to breeding schedules and protocols for optimal semen production.
Biosecurity & Health Protocols:
- Implement and enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Coordinate with veterinarians and health teams to manage animal vaccinations, health checks, and treatments.
- Monitor and report animal health metrics to ensure compliance with farm policies and industry regulations.
Facility Management & Maintenance:
- Ensure the site is clean, well-maintained, and operates smoothly, including ventilation, feeding systems, and equipment.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to manage repairs and minimize downtime.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies, feed, and equipment.
Staff Management & Training:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a small team of employees to achieve site goals.
- Coordinate schedules and assign tasks to ensure efficient site operations.
- Provide ongoing training to employees on animal handling, safety, and biosecurity practices.
Record Keeping & Reporting:
- Maintain detailed records of production data, semen quality, animal health, and staff activities.
- Provide regular reports to upper management on site performance and suggest process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience:
- Previous experience managing a boar stud, nucleus herd, or Gilt Development Unit (GDU) site is required.
- Familiarity with semen collection, processing, and quality control is a strong advantage.
- Education: A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of biosecurity protocols and animal health practices.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.