Wean To Finish Manager
Keystone Cooperative

Job Description

Position Overview: This position is responsible for directing Swine Production Supervisors in overseeing wean-to-finish swine production in contract grower's facilities within an assigned territory. This includes the well-being and performance of the pigs as well managing grower/owner relationships for the purpose of maintaining a long-term successful partnership.

Duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to:

• Carries out supervisory functions in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and mentoring; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees.
  
• Oversee the production of pigs with contract growers
  
• 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 are completed
  
• Manage the health and medication strategy for barns under your overall 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
  

• Extensive knowledge in commercial 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 communicating 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
  
• Work hours necessary to be successful and travel as needed
  
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain all acceptable certifications, licenses and permits including maintaining an acceptable MVR determined by the company
  

• Bachelor's degree in ag related field is preferred: or a combination of education and/or experience
  
• 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred, but not required for the right individual