Lead and develop gestation team
Train gestation employees to follow all production protocols and procedures
Monitor employee performance versus protocols to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies
Develop gestation area employees to provide specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow
Train gestation employees in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
Maximize the daily tasks of the department to achieve production targets
Complete area paperwork accurately and timely; train gestation employees in required production paperwork and monitor employee activity for accuracy
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with area employees and farm management
Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday
Utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both yourself and gestation area employees
Give daily input to farm management on production, animal health, and gestation employee issues
Train gestation employees on how their personal performance affects the finances of the organization
Ensure gestation paperwork is completed accurately and on time
Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation
Daily recording of monitored production items
Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the gestation area. Submit production records and corrections on time
Bio-Security Adherence
Adhere to all bio-security protocols, train gestation staff on bio-security and monitor employee activity for compliance
Ensure gestation area bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis
Safe Working Environment
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
Teach gestation area employees safety procedures and monitor employee activity for compliance
Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized
Learn accident prevention measures for gestation area, train gestation employees and monitor employee activity for compliance
Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in gestation area
Ventilation Controls
Monitor and ensure gestation area ventilation system is in good working order
Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
Train gestation area employees to provide regular input to maintain optimum comfort for animals
Facility Maintenance
The facility must be maintained and well kept
Train and direct gestation staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis
Communicate non-routine repairs to farm management
Train, direct and monitor staff to keep gestation area clean and organized
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
1. Other duties and projects as assigned by farm management
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Experience: 2+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred
Training: My Pipestone New Hire Courses
Introduction
Animal Welfare
Biosecurity
Employee Handbook
PQA
Safety
Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned
Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics
Annual Safety Refresher Training
Work
Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes