Swine Farm Manager

Position Title: Swine Farm Manager

Job Status: Full-time/Exempt

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Overview: The Swine Farm Manager is responsible for managing farm operations, achieving breeding and farrowing goals, and overseeing employees.

Daily Operations

• Supervise feeding, hydration, and environmental conditions.
• Oversee animal identification and transportation.
• Ensure farm cleanliness and health monitoring.
• Manage semen inventory and AI procedures.

Breeding & Gilt Development

• Coordinate sow and gilt movements with the farrowing department.
• Manage gilt inventory, heat checks, and pregnancy confirmations.
• Oversee AI and heat detection processes.
• Implement best practices for gilt development, vaccination, and acclimation.

Farrowing & Piglet Development

• Ensure accurate piglet counts and genetic identification.
• Schedule processing, vaccination, and weaning.
• Manage piglet quality, cross-fostering, and transportation.

Biosecurity & Compliance

• Train staff on safety, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Enforce biosecurity protocols and conduct weekly audits.

Employee Management

• Train and develop employees in production processes and record-keeping.
• Set performance expectations and foster teamwork.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and problem-solving sessions.

Administration

• Maintain production records.
• Manage feed, medication, semen, and supply inventory.
• Oversee environmental controls, herd health, and manure management.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Submit weekly farm reports and weaned pig projections.
• Set and pursue short- and long-term farm goals.
• Assist the Production Manager with budgeting and financial oversight.

Leadership & Professionalism

• Maintain a positive work environment and lead by example.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.

Organization Relationships

• Interacts closely with farrowing and breeding leads, production manager, veterinarians, human resources, and general office staff.
• May interact with farm ownership.

Physical Demands

• Required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move through the farm.
• Required to have the ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb 4-foot gates.
• Required to have the ability to manipulate (life, carry, move) medium to heavy weights of 50-75 pounds.
• Required to have satisfactory hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• On-call availability for emergencies.

Required License/Certification

• Driver’s License

Preferred Experience

• At least two years of farm management
• At least two years of leading a team of four or more people

Benefits

· Health Insurance – Cost Shared Premium

· 401(k) – Employer Contribution

· Life Insurance – Employer Paid

· Paid Time Off

· Voluntary: Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability

This position is ideal for individuals passionate about agriculture and animal welfare who want to make a meaningful impact in a farming environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person