Nursery Grow-Finish Service Manager

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The NGF Service Manager is directly responsibility for the care, monitoring, and performance of Christensen Farms' operations across assigned sites. This role supports and collaborates with team members throughout the Wean-to-Finish and Grow/Finish production system to ensure optimal animal health, productivity, and team performance.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Provide on-site service and oversight in accordance with established protocols and performance standards.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate service reports in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain regular, clear, and effective communication with Farm Managers regarding animal health and production updates, training, development, performance management, safety concerns and turnover risks.
• Drive continuous improvement by partnering with Farm Managers to analyze and enhance:
  • Production KPIs and close-out results
  • Site/flow performance and variation reduction
  • Employee retention and onboarding processes
  • Training, safety and marketing execution
  • Pig movements and DOA (Dead on Arrival) metrics
• Provide input to the recruitment process and assist with the hiring, orientation, and training of new employees within assigned sites.
• Align with the Area General Manager to share strategies and proposed improvements across all areas of responsibility.
• Establish routine communications and prepare visit objectives for Area General Manager site visits.
• Ensure adherence to Christensen Farms' Animal Well-Being and Euthanasia policies.
• Enforce biosecurity protocols and report any breaches to the appropriate departments.
• Identify and act on opportunities for non-feed cost savings within assigned pods/flows.
• Leverage internal resources such as veterinary staff, HR, and Area General Managers to drive results.
• Provide timely, accurate updates to internal teams and leadership.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of broader business strategies.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum formal education required: Some college within an agriculture-based major is preferred.
• Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Minimum 3-5 years swine production experience
• Requires an individual that has outstanding attention to detail and organizational ability. Basic computer skills/knowledge is required. Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Display a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment.

Supervision of Others:

Direct: NGF Farm Managers

Indirect: None

Reports to:

Area General General Manager

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.