Duties: Supervise an up-to-70,500-unit Nursery Farm and coordinate day-to-day farm activities and staff to ensure all daily and weekly production targets are met. Train employees on day-to-day processes and procedures, develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods, providing constructive and timely feedback, and offering opportunities for individual growth. Perform audits of the farm to ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, personnel, and supplies on the farm. Ensure health and safety of employees and animals at the facility, submit detailed reports, and track feed and ration staging for animals. Manage all controllable cost, including supplies, labor, medication, etc. Create and manage employee work schedules. No hire/fire authority.
Requirements: Two years of related swine experience. Experience must include at least one year of management duties in a swine farm, and experience following detailed standard operating procedures. Must have experience training employees on day-to-day processes and developing a competent workforce. Experience required ensuring biosecurity protocols are followed. Experience required maintaining animal welfare and the environment. Must have experience performing audits to ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. Experience required maintaining accurate records and reports of animals, personnel, and supplies. Must have experience creating and managing employee work schedules and conducting permanence evaluations. Must have experience submitting orders for farm supplies and maintenance needs. Must have experience writing routine reports and correspondence. Must have experience managing controllable facility costs. Must have experience managing four or more animal caretakers for finishing multi-sites. Must have good communication skills in English. Daily travel is required to local farms.
PAY RATE:
Salary: $57,262.00 to $69,341.25
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+ years 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.
Skills Required
- Two years of related swine experience
- At least one year of management duties in a swine farm
- Experience following detailed standard operating procedures
- Experience training employees on day-to-day processes and developing a competent workforce
- Experience ensuring biosecurity protocols are followed
- Experience maintaining animal welfare and the environment
- Experience performing audits to ensure SOPs are followed and facilities are in good working condition
- Experience maintaining accurate records and reports of animals, personnel, and supplies
- Experience creating and managing employee work schedules and conducting performance evaluations
- Experience submitting orders for farm supplies and maintenance needs
- Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
- Experience managing controllable facility costs (supplies, labor, medication)
- Experience managing four or more animal caretakers for finishing multi-sites
- Good communication skills in English
- Daily travel to local farms
What We Do
Seaboard Foods is a leading U.S. pork producer, processor, and exporter to over 30 countries. The company operates an integrated food system encompassing farms, feed mills, and processing plants across five states to produce premium pork products, including the Prairie Fresh brand. They are dedicated to producing wholesome pork while ensuring the well-being of animals, employees, and the communities they call home.
