ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Description

Position at JBS USA

Job Title: JBS Live Pork Assistant Farm Manager – Windsor, MO Morrilton, AR 

Department: Production 

Qualified applicants could be considered for other potential future positions. 

Summary of Position: The Sow Farm Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring the carrying out of daily responsibilities in the caring for the welfare of the animals, including feed, water, and management. The Assistant Sow Farm Manager assist the Farm Manager directing and managing the team of farm employees and ensures they are working effectively and efficiently. This position will coordinate employees into highly effective team members to produce high quality animals in the most productive manner. 

Principle Responsibilities: 

Support the Farm Manager with supervision and training of hourly employees 

Effectively communicate expectations and job responsibilities to farm staff 

Be willing and able to perform all jobs associated with sow production 

Develop daily and weekly work schedules 

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 by Management 

Travel: 

Local travel – typically, a 30-mile radius 

Required Qualifications: 

• Previous related experience in swine production of at least 3 years, including 1-year people management experience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• 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 Driver’s License
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with common swine diseases and medications is desired

Preferred Qualifications: 

• B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent Degree/International Degree
• OR A 2-year Associates degree in combination with 5 years’ related experience, including 1-year people management experience
• Bi-lingual – English/Spanish

Our Mission 

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for 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. 

JBS USA Core Values 

Determination 

Simplicity 

Availability 

Humility 

Sincerity 

Discipline 

Ownership 

EOE/Vet/Disability 

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