Sow Farm Supervisor

Duties: Supervise an up-to-2,700-unit Sow Farm and related personnel including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Ensure the care and conditioning of sows on the farm. Direct the breeding and raising of swine using recognized breeding practices. Supervise swine examinations to identify diseases. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition. Meet daily and weekly production targets. Collect and record production data. Complete and submit production analysis reports in a timely manner. Submit orders for farm supplies and maintenance needs. Monitor breeding and grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards. Create and manage employee work schedules. Maintain accurate personnel paperwork, including performance evaluations, and provide constructive and timely feedback to employees. Daily supervision of 5-7 employees. No hire/fire authority.

Requirements: One year of related sow experience. Experience must include following detailed standard operating procedures. Must have experience in all processes of swine production from gestation through farrowing and have experience training in needle vaccination, piglet treatments, and artificial insemination in swine. Must have experience managing 4 or more animal caretakers for sow farms.  Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds. Must be proficient in English reading and writing.

PAY RATE:

Salary: $57,262 to $72,718

Benefits

• Insurance including medical, vision, dental, prescription drugs and life insurance—starts after 90 days.
• 401 K retirement program- Seaboard will match 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed to the plan after 1 year of employment.
• Vacation
  • 15 days (DOH to 5 years of service)
  • 20 days (5+ year of service)
  • 25 days (15+ years of service)
• Sick 
  • 48 hours per calendar year
• Holidays- 8 paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• Referral Bonus-- $1,000 for each referred hire (if employee and referred hire are both active after 3 months)
• Relocation assistance for 100+ mile moves (30 days free housing, partial travel reimbursement)
• On the job training with advancement opportunities.