What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sow Farm Supervisor - Guymon, OK position at Seaboard Foods?
Job Duties: Supervise a 2,750-unit Sow Farm and related personnel, including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees. Ensure the care and conditioning of sows on the farm. Direct the breeding and raising of swine using recognized breeding practices. Supervise swine examinations to identify diseases. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition. Meet daily and weekly production targets. Collect and record production data. Complete and submit production analysis reports in a timely manner. Submit orders for farm supplies and maintenance needs. Monitor breeding and grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards. Create and manage employee work schedules. Maintain accurate personnel paperwork, including performance evaluations, and provide constructive and timely feedback to employees. Daily supervision of 7 employees. Authority to hire/fire as necessary.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or Husbandry, or related field, plus two years of related swine experience. Experience must include at least one year of management duties in a swine farm of at least 1200 head, and experience following detailed standard operating procedures. Must have experience managing four or more animal caretakers for sow farms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Must have good written and oral communication skills in English.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
