pcm
Production Lead
Fairmont, Minnesota · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ExcelHRLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- That's right, there's no room for imitating or pretending to be something we're not.
- We do this by offering customized production, management, human resources and record keeping services that enable smart and bottom-line decision-making.
- Assess production numbers and evaluate factors that impact production goals.
Responsibilities
- 2+ years' experience as a Lead on a sow farm in gestation and/or farrowing.
- We build high trust and healthy professional relationships.
- We jump in to provide support, leaving no question as to how we contribute; are accepting and helpful; seek the win-win solution; and build fun, enjoyable and long-lasting relationships.
- Lead and manage multiple sow farms by partnering with and developing unit managers to keep them energized, engaged and successful.
- Frequently conduct farm site visits to provide hands-on production support and guidance to farm managers, employees and owners.
- Regularly work alongside farm employees to help with their daily activities to build relationships, keep a pulse on the team dynamics, and to oversee the farm's processes.
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with the PCM, veterinarians, other departments, and farm owners.
- Implement protocols for sites under the direction of PCM.
- Occasionally, may serve as an interim unit manager or provide longer-term additional support at the sow farms in which PCM manages.
- Use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer to run reports, create documents, enter data, and to navigate and locate important documents
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of breeding and gestation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of farrowing.
- Experience with nursery and finishing pigs.
- 2 - 4-year degree in Animal Science or Veterinary Technician.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience on a sow farm in gestation and/or farrowing.
- Keen ability to analyze and interpret production records.
Skills
- Excellent organizational, leadership, teamwork, production, problem solving and communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
Benefits
- Come join our industry that supports nearly 555,000 jobs across the country and where many career paths include professional development, growth and promotion, continuing education and a future full of opportunities.
- Assist in troubleshooting health challenges of pigs as needed.
- Assist in continuous improvement efforts in the health and welfare of all animals.
Company info
- We are relentlessly authentic.
- We are never satisfied with just getting something done or to just 'check a box' - we are hardwired to ensure it's the best possible outcome.
- If our values describe you, keep reading!
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