Farrowing Lead

ROLE PROFILE SUMMARY: 
The farrowing department lead is responsible for managing and directing the daily operation of a large (4,000 sow) farrowing department. The lead is responsible for the employees within their department and managing the daily tasks through training and instruction. This position involves working in an agricultural environment with continuous hands-on interaction with livestock and regular structured routines. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Lead all aspects of the farrowing department to ensure employee safety, animal welfare, and production standards are achieved.
•    Oversee and implement HPI standard operating procedures for care and management of animals including performing daily chores, and ensuring proper feed, water, environment, and animal well-being.
•    Strategize for day-to-day management of problem litters and sows, fostering newborns, backfilling farrowing crates, weaning rooms with accurate piglet counts, and 4-week weaning projection.
•    Schedule all daily, weekly, and monthly farrowing department tasks including coordination with the Breeding Department Lead, monitoring and ordering medication and supplies, and identifying and resolving facility and equipment repair needs.
•    Maintain and submit all records and forms, ensuring they are accurate and timely.
•    Organize staff schedules and workload to complete department duties within the budgeted staff hours while minimizing overtime.
•    Manage all farrowing department employees, complete their employee performance evaluations, and, along with the Sow Unit Manager, set goals for employees and the farrowing department. 
•    Train, teach, and provide constructive feedback to employees on the farrowing department responsibilities.
•    Assist farrowing department members with time management and production skill development.
•    Follow all HPI handbook policies, safety rules and practices, and ensure the farrowing department team does the same.
•    Perform all other activities and responsibilities as assigned by management.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
•    At least one year as a farrowing lead or five years as a farrowing technician in a mid to large-size farrowing department (4,000 sows) required.
•    At least one year in a leadership position overseeing 4-6 people required.
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
•    Regular, consistent attendance
•    Exemplary leadership, production, problem-solving and communication skills
•    Dedicated, goal-oriented, positive attitude and the ability to effectively lead a team.
•    Effective time-management skills, as well as the ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
•    Must possess basic computer skills and be proficient in software specific to swine industry
•    Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Respect and care for all animals is required. The ideal candidate must also possess experience in creating a culture of respect and care for all animals throughout the farm system. Knowledge and enforcement of the latest industry biosecurity best practices must be observed and enforced throughout the farm operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
•    Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection
•    Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time on varied surfaces
•    Ability to reach with hands and arms, perform repetitive motions, climb over 4-foot gates
•    Ability to manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation or assistance from another team member
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•    Ability to work in a highly interruptive environment
•    Must be capable of being on their feet for 10 hours
•    Must possess ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm.
•    Must possess good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. 

Preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed of this position. This list is not all-inclusive as additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hugoson Pork, Inc., (HPI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. HPI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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