Swine Data Analyst

Niewohner Entities is all about caring for animals and the land. This has been a family tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. We value collaboration throughout industries, by operating in multiple areas and continue to grow. Starting off as a farm and cattle operation near Albion, Nebraska, Niewohner Entities has grown to 3 cattle feedlots, as well as farrow to finish swine confinement. Other divisions include The Batch Box, SiDump'r, Feeding System, Beaver Bearing, and Upper Iowa Beef.

General Purpose

MSJM Properties Partnership (Niewohner Entities) is seeking a Swine Data Analyst to oversee data management and reporting for swine production. This role combines expertise in data analytics with knowledge of the swine industry to provide actionable insights for improving efficiency, herd health, and compliance. Additionally, this position will be responsible for trailer inspections and DEQ reporting to ensure compliance with biosecurity, transportation, and environmental regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Collect, process, and manage swine production data, including feed efficiency, growth rates, and health metrics.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends and patterns in swine-related datasets.
• Develop predictive models to improve herd management and productivity.
• Create dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI or Tableau to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data quality by cleaning and validating datasets for accuracy and consistency.
• Support decision-making by analyzing genomic or environmental factors affecting swine performance.
• Perform closeouts and cost analysis of pig production.
• Data entry of all invoices from swine vendors.
• Communicate and utilize Metafarms to accurately perform closeouts.

Trailer Inspection & Biosecurity Compliance

• Conduct routine inspections of livestock trailers to ensure they meet biosecurity, sanitation, and maintenance standards.
• Document trailer conditions, identify potential issues, and communicate necessary corrective actions.
• Work closely with transportation teams to enforce company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor trailer utilization and ensure proper scheduling for animal movements according to biosecurity and animal handling guidelines.
• Establish times, drivers, and equipment for animal movements and communicate schedules to relevant stakeholders, including drivers, site staff, and packing facilities.
• Document all issues and change requests related to animal movements to support process improvements.

DEQ Reporting & Environmental Compliance

• Prepare, maintain, and submit environmental compliance reports to the DEQ to ensure adherence to all state and federal regulations.
• Monitor and report on environmental impact factors such as water usage, manure management, and air quality.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations related to swine production and transportation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, permits, and regulatory filings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians, geneticists, and farm managers to align data insights with operational goals.
• Communicate performance information such as weights, DOA (dead on arrival) rates, and other key metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.