Farrowing Lead

In this role you, will be the Sow Farrowing Lead responsible for training and leading the farrowing team. You will report to the Sow Barn Manager and will be a hands-on leader overseeing operations of the farrowing barn including employee management, care and handling of piglets and sows from farrow to wean, Day 1 care, treatment and processing, and animal welfare. You will lead with a focus on farrowing techniques, attention to detail and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the barn environment including ventilation, electronic feed system, and watering systems checklists.
• Oversee the health of the barn including monitoring and assisting sows in farrowing, sow and piglet care and condition, wean placement, fall behind, nurse on and nurse off management.
• Oversee and administer treatments and vaccinations for sows and piglets.
• Oversee wean piglet quality.
• Manage Day 1 Care.
• Oversee farrowing room set up, initial inspections, create management and pit maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools.
• Manage all aspects of the performance of the farrowing team including training, overseeing daily task assignments and time management.
• Manage all documentation requirements of farrowing barn including wean paperwork, farrowing record keeping, and Pig Knows reporting.
• Hold team members accountable for farrowing activities, company policies and key expectations.
• Ensure animal handing and welfare policies are well implemented and adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have prior livestock management; prior swine preferred, but open to other livestock backgrounds such as dairy, heifer management or poultry
• You have an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or a degree from an accredited technical school; or a minimum of five years related experiences and/or training.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can physically be standing on your feet a majority of the day with the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• You are multi-task oriented and a team player
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You are able to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions
• You are available to work Monday thru Friday, with some weekends and holiday work required
• You are committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
• Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.