Swine Farm Supervisor (Fixed Term)

The Farm Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of their assigned unit, ensuring the productivity, health and welfare of the swine herd. This role involves supervising farm staff, implementing management practices and maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, biosecurity and animal welfare and assisting with administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage daily operations of assigned unit; Ensure productivity, health and welfare of swine herd; Supervise farm staff; Implement management practices; Maintain high standards of animal husbandry, biosecurity and animal welfare; Assist with administrative and operational tasks; Train and supervise staff; Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols; Monitor and manage barn conditions; Maintain detailed and accurate records; Prepare reports for management review; Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards; Assist with other farm operations as needed

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, or any related course; Must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in the farm industry; Working knowledge in swine breeding, heat detection, artificial insemination, boar semen evaluation and processing and gestation procedures; Basic computer skills; Basic communication skills; Above average numerical skills; Very good leadership abilities; Very good problem solving and analysis; Fast Tempo; Highly detail-oriented; Very good organization skills; Very good coordination skills; Must be amenable to stay-in setup (26/4); Must be amenable to fixed-term employment

Nice to have

Preferably with 3 years of work experience in a 500-sow level swine operation, particularly as a supervisor in the Breeding and Gestation unit