11 Dec
FARM MANAGER
Texas, Dalhart 00000 Dalhart USA

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Purpose & Scope: The Sow Farm Manager is responsible for ensuring the carrying out of daily responsibilities in the caring for the welfare of the animals, including feed, water, and management. The Sow Farm Manager directly manages the team of farm employees and ensures they are working effectively and efficiently. This position will coordinate employees into highly effective team members to produce high quality animals in the most productive manner.Principle Responsibilities:

Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management

Builds, leads, and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasks

Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor

Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success

Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping

Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects

Makes recommendations for operational improvements

Conducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safely

Performs general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment

Maintains open line of communication with all team members including upper management

Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals

Ensures welfare of animals

Assists with other duties as assigned

Travel: Local travel – often 30 mile radiusRequired Qualifications: Strong communication and listening skills B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalentAND3-5 years related experience in swine productionANDMinimum of 1 year people management experience

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently

Ability to effectively lead a team

Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethics

Valid non-expired Driver’s License

Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with common swine diseases and medications is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual - SpanishEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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