Sow Farm Manager in Defiance

Job Description

We are currently working with a leading swine producer in the area that is looking to add a Sow Farm Manager to its leadership team. The company is looking for an individual with a strong sow operations background along with experience managing people in both Gestation and Farrowing operations.

This is a growing organization that has multiple sites around the area, along with potential sites in the future. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation level, as well as the potential to move into higher roles in the future. If you are looking to advance in your career with a thriving and stable agricultural organization, then apply now! 

Sow Farm Manager Duties:

• Overseeing operation's employees and production protocols
• Manage the Gestation and Farrowing facilities and staff employees
• Identifying signs of animal illness
• Meeting production goals
• Coordinating work schedules 
• Enforcing bio-security protocols
• Monitoring facility maintenance
• Proper record keeping 
• Managing inventory
• Hiring, firing, and training

Sow Farm Manager Qualifications: 

• Experience in swine production required
• 3+ years of sow farm or farrowing and gestation department management
• Experience in people management
• Ability to work in a group alongside others
• 2- or 4-year Animal Science or related degree preferred
• Strong management qualities
• Strong communication skills
• PQA & TQA certified or ability to become certified

Compensation:

• Competitive base pay (DOE)
• Production bonus
• Attractive benefit package
• Relocation assistance if needed
• Other exciting incentives

If interested, please apply or contact Dan Sokolowski at Dan.Sokolowski@gogpac.com. Thank you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.