Smithfield Foods

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Hourly Rate: $ 21.60

Responsibilities include assisting in total operation of a 4000 DN sow farm to wean, including to meet or exceed genetic improvement targets as outlined by management, training/developing employees, implementing corporate personnel/procedural policies including but not limited to EMS, SIPS, animal care, BMS, controlling operating costs, providing an overall quality product to the farms customers.

Core Responsibilities

Maintains the highest levels of biosecurity at all times.
Responsible for effectively implementing and improving programs such as Animal Care, SIPS, EMS, BMS, etc., in the operation.
Maintains high quality production at sow farm to help good breeding stock replacement to Multiplication sow farms (including self-replacement).
Drives genetic improvement and manage genetic components including but not limited to single-sire mating of appropriate animals, maintaining proper internal replacement rates, as well as proper selection of replacement gilts and cull animals based on genetic indexes
Manages all activities/processes related to farm management and operations.
S chedules/performs according to all standard procedures and policies set out by company technical manuals.
Implements safety policy/procedures. Ensures actions are being taken to lower accident rates and injuries.
Ensures that the farm-working environment is safe, by providing safety equipment, training, an actions to prevent hazardous conditions by meeting DOL/OSHA rules and regulations.
Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods subscribes.
Develops subordinates by leading, planning (short and long term), managing, coaching, mentoring and providing a positive professional image at all times.
Maintenance upkeep of facilities and grounds.
Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .

Certified in Breeding and Farrowing
1+ years of supervisory experience with a preference in farm management experience, required.
Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Proven record of past good production performance and BMS audit scores.
Ability to create a team atmosphere
Excellent communication skills
Organizational ability
Maintenance to Maintain facilities
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.