Animal Handling Manager

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships.

The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Food members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The Animal Handling Manager is responsible for the development of the company procedures and protocols designed to ensure swine movements are conducted effectively while upholding the highest standards of productivity and animal welfare. Management and execution of companywide training protocols including Pork Quality Assurance (PQA), Trucker Quality Assurance (TQA) and Internal CF programs will be integral to success in this role. The Animal Handling Manager will be expected to represent Christensen Farms at a highly professional level when interacting with all stakeholders.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Development of operating procedures and standard protocols for swine movements in conjunction with Production, Live Haul and Marketing departments. Protocols designed with clear expectations and accountabilities for all stakeholders involved.
• Development of training procedures and management and execution of training programs including PQA, TQA and CF standard operations procedures. Conduct training for Load Crews, Service Mangers, Drivers and others as requested.
• In Field diagnosis and troubleshooting of swine movement processes and outcomes.
• Systematic approach to scheduling in the field using Marketing data to help drive priority areas of focus.
• Engage with contract producers, drivers and production personnel, providing supporting information and feedback of performance as it relates to quality movements of animals.
• Serve as a key resource for Producers and Service Managers within areas of responsibility

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum formal education required: High School Diploma
• Minimum number of years of prior job experience preferred: Three to five years of experience. Livestock experience is required.
• Previous experience in production or live haul transportation is preferred.
• Proficiency in English required.

OTHER SKILLS

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:

This position will require occasionally operating a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer extended for this position will be contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy.

Vehicle Licensing Requirement: Class D

Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.