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Farrowing Manager
Summary
Summary
Take the lead as a Farrowing Manager and play a key role in delivering healthy, full value pigs while driving daily success across the farm. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee farrowing operations and ensure animals receive excellent care through proper nutrition, ventilation, and comfort. By supporting all areas of the farm and working closely with the team, you'll help meet production targets and keep farm operations running at their best.
In addition to base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.
Schedule : Monday through Friday and rotating Saturday's
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
+ Oversee proper procedures are followed for Day-One pig, fostering, etc.
+ Direct and manage processing of piglets in accordance with company procedures.
+ Manage treatment/care of sows in farrowing.
+ Direct cleaning/bedding of farrowing pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning; and oversight of Patz barn cleaning system.
+ Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis.
+ Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order.
+ Maintain current inventory and supplies order list for farrowing, including bedding, feed, vet supplies, propane, etc.
+ Train and develop associates in their skill sets and leadership abilities.
+ Support and maintain a safe work environment and safety culture across the farm
+ Assist in Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control.
+ Additional duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience
+ Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
+ Minimum of one-year experience in straw-bedded pork production system/farrowing unit OR minimum of three years of experience in traditional pork production/farrowing unit.
+ Ability to lead by example and manage a team of 2-5 people.
+ Ability to solve problems, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
+ Able to stand for several hours.
+ Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Willing and able to work in wet and extreme cold or hot conditions.
+ Willing and able to work around dust, animals and various cleaning chemicals.
+ Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
_Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._
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