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IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Feed and Nutrition Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Research, Feed, and Nutrition

COMPANY VALUES:

We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
Our Animals
Our People
Our Environment
Our Community
The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote:
We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others.
We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To develop an improved level of communication between Iowa Select Farms and their toll mills. This will include direct involvement and knowledge in feed ordering processes, production, barn level management, invoicing, mill processes, delivery processes and ingredient characteristics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a line of communication with:
The Feed Ordering Group
Production Management
Associated Feed Mill Representatives
ISF Nutrition Partner(s)
Research Manager
Review and monitor diet formulations and adjust according to market conditions and seasonality
Assist in processing ingredient PO’s and delivery issues
Review and monitor feed ordering and delivery processes to improve efficiency
Lead further development, implementation and maintenance of the Iowa Select Farms Feed Manufacturing Protocol
Conduct Mill Audits as defined in Iowa Select Farms Feed Manufacturing Protocol
Develop and maintain an on-farm feed sampling, and mill ingredient testing program to assure quality is delivered at the farm level
Resolve ingredient, feed & delivery issues and develop prevention strategies through collaboration with ingredient procurement, toll mills and production team
Develop a comprehensive program fully understood at all levels of the process for developing confidence in traceability issues.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed indoors.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week.
Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.
Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement.
Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand.

TRAVEL.

Occasional travel is required for this position with the use of a company vehicle.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual - not required
Experience/ Education: Five years of good work history and particular attention to detail in feed manufacturing processes is necessary for this position. A swine production or agriculture background with an emphasis in feed manufacturing and quality control is preferred for this position.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person

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