Genetic Supervisor Vandalia IL
Genetic Supervisor Vandalia IL
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Job Description
Duties and Functions:
Ensure the farm is adhering to the genetic work instructions for the site including maintenance of genetic targets.
Oversees quality assurance in single sire matings used to produce great grandparent (GGP) replacement animals.
Responsible for data integrity in all genetic documentation and individual pig identification including tagging and notching at birth post weaning tagging and tagging at entry into the sow farm.
Phenotypic and genetic (index) evaluation of each animal at weaning and at final selection to include oversight of any weighing ultrasound scanning phenotypic evaluation and underline scoring.
Train all employees to properly fill out genetic paperwork according to the genetic work instructions; audit all record keeping correct errors and retrain as needed.
Accountable for transfer of accurate data to the Genetic Information Systems and Genetic Stakeholders.
Communicate and build rapport with the team while working in a dual role as the genetic supervisor and a production employee to achieve both genetic and production goals.
Hold routine meetings with the farm manager and staff to train genetic work instructions and add clarity to genetic goals and targets.
Respond to objectives outlined by the Production Manager and the Farm Manager and clearly communicate thoughts and ideas that may be relevant to the development of the program.
Maintain and track inventory in the farm gilt developer and holding areas to ensure the appropriate pipeline of replacement animals meets index quantity and selection targets.
Ensure practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for animal welfare bio security and safe work environment.
Manage schedule and prioritization of tasks associated with the on farm genetic program and assigning staff to routine tasks
Minimum Education: High school diploma required; Bachelors Degree preferred
Major(s): Agriculture or related field
Climbing: Less than 20
Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20
Hearing: Less than 20
Heavy Lifting: 20 40 Choose an item.
Manual Dexterity: 41 70
Pushing/Pulling: 20 40
Speaking: Less than 20
Standing: Over 70
Visual: 20 40
Walking: Over 70
Targeted pay range of $18 $26.61 USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
The Maschhoffs offers fulltime regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee spouse and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pretax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4 of employee contributions which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
