Swine Production Manager
Job #: 167226
Location: IA
Work with one of the leading pork producers overseeing their wean-to-finish operations in Iowa. You will work closely with contract growers to ensure biosecurity, animal welfare and pork quality protocols are met.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Educate employees, independent contractors, and contract growers on company standards for animal care and site management.
- Ensure comprehensive training, monitoring, and compliance among all involved in biosecurity procedures related to animal and facility care.
- Oversee feed ordering to prevent interruptions, adjust feeders properly, manage end-of-turn feed procedures, and minimize leftover feed in bins.
- Collaborate with caretakers and veterinarians to monitor health, address concerns promptly.
- Execute marketing strategies, focusing on optimal timing and selection of animals for revenue maximization.
- Implement and manage adherence to verification programs under the hog procurement agreement.
- Ensure training and adherence to animal well-being procedures, including euthanasia practices.
- Conduct counts and grading of incoming pigs, monitor mortality and sales reporting, aim to minimize inventory discrepancies.
- Manage orders for veterinary and maintenance supplies for responsible farms.
- Understand and communicate key financial and physical performance metrics to caretakers to meet targets.
- Order supplies and vaccines, track orders.
- Schedule market and cull loads.
- Communicate with caretakers regarding logistics, animal care, and feed management, using Spanish translation tools as necessary.
- Plan and schedule weekly tasks and priorities.
- Handle necessary communications and calls.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- At least 3 years of successful grow-finish experience.
- A college degree is preferred, but not required.
- Computer literate in Windows and Excel
- English is required, some Spanish skills would be a plus
- PQA and TQA certification
