Production Manager

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Production Manager who is responsible for planning and directing all phases of breeding, farrowing & wean to finish production at ATLAS, of PIC’s newest Farrowing to Finishing 2000 sow capacity farm. The Production Manager will implement action plans to meet farm specific and company set goals by communicating with farm supervisors and staff. This role will set schedules based on company direction and customer demand to ensure maximum quality of PIC’s superior herd genetics.

This position is based in Carlyle, Saskatchewan.  Start date for this position is March 31st, 2025.

You Will

• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline
• Manages a generally homogeneous team of professionals and/or supervisors; adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and meet service and/or operational challenges
• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Conduct all people management responsibilities for direct reports, including but not limited to labor management, performance management, recruitment and training and development
• Ensure appropriate staff training and on-boarding of new employees
• Create action plans to ensure the achievement of reproductive key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Assist in the development of, as well as deliver, the agreed upon budget area of responsibility which includes:
  • Execution of both feeding practices and budgeted feed volumes on a monthly and annual basis;
  • Achieve or exceed production targets; and
  • Order feed and supplies
• Coordination of animal flows and weekly volume objective by genetic line
• Execution of health management programs and health reporting functions across the area of responsibility
• Maintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basis
• Ensure area of responsibility is accomplishing the following:
  • Adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines;
  • Adhere to biosecurity protocols;
  • Adhere to to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
  • Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines;
  • Willingness to change plans as needed;
  • Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm;
  • Accurate and timely production information and records;
  • Ensure timely treatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as needed; and
  • Compliance with all environmental laws and procedures
  • Compliance and experience with Saskatchewan Labour Act
• Be responsible for facility maintenance, including directing and prioritizing maintenance personnel and/or contractors
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
• Experience in adhering to and preparation of site Budget, Capex, Opex
• Familiarity with CPE (Canadian Pork Excellence)

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma; college degree preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience within contemporary swine production systems, partnered with proven results
• Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines & maintain accuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in a production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications; ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to travel USA/Canada approximately 15%

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.