Swine Production Supervisor
Keystone Cooperative

Job Info

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Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising the proper setup and barn environment for incoming weaned pigs
• Manage the load in and sort down process upon pig arrival
• Train, implement and supervise early weaned pig care
• Ensure inventory control, documentation and reporting procedures with growers
• Manage the health and medication strategy for barns under your supervision
• Train, implement and manage proper animal welfare procedures and protocols
• Direct and supervise established vaccination program
• Communicate marketing and scheduling needs through the grow out process
• Oversee selection and loadout procedures at marketing
• Collaborate with other production supervisors on pig care/start up protocols
• Work hours necessary to be successful and travel as needed

Experience and Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in ag related field is preferred: or a combination of education and/or experience
• 2 years of experience is preferred, but not required for the right individual
• Understanding of swine production and sound animal welfare practices
• PQA certification required within 30 days after hiring
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
• Ability to trouble shoot pig health and environmental conditions
• Capable of working and communicate effectively within a team environment
• Clear understanding of proper animal comfort and welfare requirements and the ability to communicate those requirements to growers
• Excellent organizational and time management skills that allow the ability to work within strict time frames
• Ability to work without supervision and make appropriate decisions

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