SOW FARM UNIT MANAGER - Eichelberger Farms : Job Details

ObjectiveThe objective of the Sow Farm Manager is to manage and maintain a successful sow unit operation effectively. This is a position of high level of responsibility and commitment. Requires the ability to lead and manage the farm production team to meet production goals effectively and efficiently. Key Abilities

• Reading and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills
• High attention to detail
• Be highly Organized.
• Highly Responsible
• High Commitment Level
• Basic math skills
• Must function as a team player.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Physical Job Requirements

• Frequent lifting of 5lbs up to 25lbs
• Occasional lifting more than 25lbs up to 75lbs
• Ability to resist 25lb pressure hose for extended duration routinely throughout work week.
• Requires a lot of physical movements such as bending, stretching, walking, squatting, pulling, pushing, lifting, and working on your feet.

Work Environment

• Loud
• Dusty
• Live interaction with large and small animals

Responsibilities

• Develop and delegate weekly work activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment including regular cleaning of farm entrances, break areas, and other common areas.
• Train, develop, and mentor the production team.
• Oversee new employee training and orientation.
• Manage and document work performance through routine follow-up and performance evaluations for new and existing employees.
• Ensure farm staff, visitors, and contractors follow internal and external biosecurity protocols.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and legible records from production team.
• Turn in production records and other reports by appropriate deadlines and to the appropriate people.
• Responsible for maintaining all production targets (breeding and wean age)
• Oversee and coordinate completion of special projects on the farm.
• Coordinate quarterly blood tests with the Sow Production Manager.
• Oversee proper nutrition, welfare, and medical treatment for animals.
• Conduct monthly safety training and ensure all farm staff and visitors follow company safety procedures.
• Attending periodic production and training meetings. (May require occasional traveling.)
• Maintain accurate and necessary medicine and farm supply inventory.
• Responsible for responding to alarm calls after normal work hours in the event of farm system malfunctions.
• Review and approve staff timecards by payroll deadlines.
• Maintain good communication with production team daily and through periodic meetings and by timely addressing production team questions and concerns.
• Establish and maintain open communication with the company management team.
• Ensure that the company core values are respected.
• Keep the Sow Production Manager informed of farm matters.

Other Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned.