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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing producer relationships and improving production efficiency within the swine industry, while ensuring compliance with environmental and animal welfare standards. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office tools and problem-solving techniques to enhance operational strategies and achieve business profitability.
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Swine ExperienceProducer Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProblem-Solving TechniquesAnimal Welfare Compliance
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Hard Skills
Swine Production ManagementSpreadsheet ProficiencyDatabase ManagementWord Processing SkillsOperational Improvement RecommendationsFeed Budget ManagementCompliance AuditingTraining and CoachingRecord KeepingPhysical Labor Capability
Soft Skills
Motivational LeadershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
AgriculturePork ProductionEnvironmental ComplianceAnimal WelfareBiosecurityContract ManagementProduction ImprovementFarm ManagementLive Production EnvironmentTravel Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work directly with designated contract pork producers to troubleshoot problem areas and provide production-improvement solutions
- Manage customer relationships and provide documentation of on-farm reports
- Work with the Business Manager to develop solutions and make decisions affecting area and business-unit profitability
- Visit farms, attend producer meetings, and share information to maximize production
- Manage 20–25 producer sites comprising 50,000–100,000 pig spaces
- Help manage producer relationships and assist with contract renewals
- Train pork producers
- Audit facility and environmental compliance and help producers achieve compliance
- Assist producers with marketing animals
- Perform administrative duties including pig conformance, feed budgets, and the closeout process
- Coach, train, and develop new farm managers
- Support animal welfare, environmental compliance, medication and veterinary ordering, and biosecurity action planning
- Help control feed, supply, and labor costs
- Maintain accurate records and number integrity
- Coordinate and oversee special projects
- Recommend operational improvements
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager
- Report to the Live Pork Production Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relocation to the Southeast Iowa Region, or residence within driving distance of farms in Southeast Iowa
- Associate degree in Agriculture or a related field and 3 years of swine experience, OR 5 years of experience in a leadership position working with live swine in lieu of an associate degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
- 80% day travel required, with occasional overnight travel
- Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals
- Problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60+ lbs
- Maintained vehicle 6 years or newer for frequent weekly travel to facilities
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding live production environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk through pens of animals
- Ability to work in heat, cold, odors, dusts, and potentially hazardous gasses while following proper procedures
- Successful completion of post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks
- Employment eligibility verification documentation by the end of the third day of work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
- 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, following the company vesting schedule
- Better Futures Program: online classes or selected 2-year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents
- Leadership Fundamentals Training Program and leadership training opportunities
- Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan
- Frequent travel to farms in Southeast Iowa