Sow Farm Manager

Las Animas, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at JBS USA

Principle Responsibilities:

Ensures animals are being cared for daily including water feed and management
Builds leads and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasks
Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Assists in controlling costs associated with feed supplies and labor
Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
Makes recommendations for operational improvements
Conducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safely
Performs general maintenance and upkeep of buildings grounds and equipment
Maintains open line of communication with all team members including upper management
Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
Ensures welfare of animals
Assists with other duties as assigned

Travel: Local travel often 30 mile radius

Required Qualifications:
Strong communication and listening skills
B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent

AND
3-5 years related experience in swine production

AND
Minimum of 1 year people management experience

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Ability to effectively lead a team
Be a team oriented self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethics
Valid non-expired Drivers License
Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with common swine diseases and medications is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual - Spanish

Travel: Occasional travel required

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation and benefits:

Benefits:Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
PaidTime Off:sick leave vacation and 6 company observed holidays.
401(k):companymatchbeginsafter the first year of service and followsthe companyvesting schedule.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct a drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Aboutus:JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified high-quality food products including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative easy-to-use food solutions. We process prepare package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100000 team members and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission:To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

EOE including disability/vets

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionPosition at JBS USAPrinciple Responsibilities: Ensures animals are being cared for daily including water feed and managementBuilds leads and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasksComplies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)Assists in controlling costs ass...