Wean To Finish Supervisor - $55,000 to $70,000 per year, DOE

Schwartz Farms -Together We Are Family!

We are looking for a family member to join us as a Wean To Finish Supervisor in the Montevideo area!

As a Wean-Finish Supervisor at Schwartz Farms, Inc., your day-to-day role will be both dynamic and impactful. This position is responsible for providing direction and counsel to contract growers in the raising and caring of pigs to achieve Company production goals & standards.

This position will serve communities in Willmar, Olivia, Dawson, Madison, Raymond, & Appleton and must be willing to travel to sites in this region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Cultivate a positive relationship with Growers, ensuring strong communication, trust and work cohesiveness through the following responsibilities:

• Schedule weekly visits to sites as assigned to monitor health, environment and Grower performance
• Instruct, train and advise Grower in loading and handling of pigs to avoid injury, bruising, stress or trim loss
• Consult with Growers on spot treating, daily observation, feeder adjustments, proper ventilation, water availability and sorting pigs
• Coordinate with Growers on arrival of animals, vaccinations, shipping dates and times
• Assist Growers in determining the most bio-secure timely and practical way of pig disposal allowable by regulatory authority
• Reward and correct growers in a reasonable and timely manner
• Represent Schwartz Farms in a positive and professional manner, including appearance of self and company vehicle
• Execute and train to ensure the highest levels of bio-security
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation

Ensure optimization of production & production facilities as per SFI production handbooks including but not limited to the following:

• Monitor, train and direct contractors to ensure optimal temperature, air quality and equipment to improve or maintain performance and efficiency
• Maintain efficient use of buildings for maximum through put
• Monitor upkeep of feeders, waterers, fans, ventilation systems and all other equipment
• Ensure sights are neat, weed and rodent free
• Monitor for the proper operation of alarm systems & other emergency backup systems, notify Grower as required to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure proper wash down and sanitation of facilities
• Closely monitor feeders and feed systems to ensure proper access to feed, and minimize waste.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse

Maintain proper record-keeping as defined by Schwartz Farms' protocol, including:

• Prepare herd health review sheets with each visit; leave copy at site and retain original for future reference
• Ensure proper record-keeping of pig & drug inventory; forward reports for processing in a timely manner
• If applicable, forward mileage logs, including a detail of all site visits, to payroll on a monthly basis
• Maintain PQA certification status

Encourage sharing of information & timely communication with all affected parties:

• Maintain open communication with Growers, other supervisors and vets to promote ideas and concerns
• Report escalated or enforcement issues that require action to Production Management.
• At a minimum of a weekly basis, communicate herd health and other related issues to Production Management.
• Have the ability to access electronic production reports and files, & interpret data to maximize production & marketing performance.
• Communicate with feed department to ensure proper rations & minimize feed waste.

Ensure a smooth transition during the marketing of pigs via the following:

• Communicates with Finishing Production Manager to determine marketing times to meet target sale weights with minimum sort loss
• Communicate with growers on shipping dates

Other:

• Company vehicle (subject to change without notice)
  • Will be provided subject to employees driving record
  • Maintain vehicle subject to manufacturers recommendations
  • Maintain a clean vehicle inside and out.
  • Vehicle use & benefit thereof is subject to employee handbook & other policy revisions.
  • Smoking is not allowed in Company vehicles
• Required to attend annual Contract Producer Meeting
• Required to attend meetings scheduled by Management

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in agriculture related field or 3 to 4 years of wean to finish production experience
• Able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently
• Strong understanding of the company's production system, or equivalent
• Exhibits excellent communication, judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism; able to represent Schwartz Farms in a positive manner
• Ability to operate computers with Microsoft operating systems such as Word, excel, email & internet.

Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 per year, DOE.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, HSA, FSA, TD, STD, Life Insurance, 401k Plan, Sick, and Paid Vacation.

For info call or text (507) 794-5779 or email: hr@schwartzfarms.net or complete an application online at: www.schwartz farms.com/jobs (or click on the ''apply'' button) 

We seek individuals who share our values of integrity, respect, excellence, innovation and adaptability. Whether you have swine experience or not, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for hard working, dedicated individuals who wish to join our family and grow with our organization!

As a premier pork producer, we offer challenging, yet rewarding careers in a variety of areas. From animal care to administrative to management positions, our team members enjoy competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to work in a family-oriented culture.

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