Job Description

Holden Farms strives to be the most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer in the nation. At Holden Farms we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals check out Holden Farms today!

Description:

Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to sow farm employees to reach farm and company goals. Implement and oversee farrowing and management programs to allow our sows to produce the maximum number of farrows with the highest quality genetic traits; assist with the farrowing (birthing) of pregnant sows and care of weans (baby pigs); assist with diagnosis and treatment of animals to ensure and improve biosecurity; assist with updating records, analysis performance, and making improvements to protocols and procedures; and perform related professional duties.

Hours:

Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required

Compensation:

Salary, is competitive based on experience, quarterly bonuses, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
• Manage and provide leadership to up to 20 employees on sow farm
• Effectively collaborate with Sow Farm Supervisors, and other Management team members to reach farm and company goals
• Understand, follow and uphold Holden Farms Biosecurity Programs
• Perform all planning, goal-setting and scheduling for sow farm
• Interview and assist in finding new talent
• Participate in onboarding and lead new hire training
• Administer employee performance evaluations
• Encourage employee development by identifying opportunities for growth within sow farms and company
• Implement new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results
• Update and maintain accurate farm records and reports

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead others in high demand situations

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Much More!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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