Gestation/ Breeding Manager (Pierce City, MO, US, 65723)
Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 720 independent farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef and lamb traditionally, humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. Niman Ranch is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.
Summary
Direct Report To: Pine Grove Sow Farm - Site Manager
Overview:
- Oversee and manage all areas of Gestation and Breeding including the Electronic Sow Feeding system and all associated paperwork, records, and correspondence
- Ensure that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis
- Assisting with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure synchronization of gilts and sows to meet weekly breeding target
- Manage quantity and quality of semen
- Accurate and daily reporting of all breeding records, ultrasounds, and animal movement
- Managing sow vaccinations (pre-farrowing, pre-breeding)
- Treating sick animals on a timely as needed basis, recording, and managing withdraw periods for all of gestation
- Complete ultrasounds at 28-day and 56-day post service, accurately recording and reporting
- Ensure all animal pens and handling facilities are in good working order, and routinely cleaned
- Responsible for accurate information in the NEDAP Electronic Sow Feeding system, including but not limited to: Animal Location, Start Service Date, Feed Curves, BCS, Paint and Sort Rules, Heat Check Recordings
- Review and document all non-fed ESF events and associated reasons
- Maintain and ensure immediate reporting of any equipment malfunction
- Calibration and associated recording of ESF system no less than quarterly
- Oversee training of new gilts into the ESF system
- Oversee and manage integration of new animals into dynamic and static pens
- Ensure proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding of boars across the farm
- Proper cleaning and maintenance in and around the ESF stations, gates, and feed plinth
- Responsible for placing all orders (supplies, vaccines, semen, fuel, bedding, etc.)
- Compiling accurate production and inventory records
- Organize and arrange transportation for cull truck
- Assist in Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control
- Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor
Minimum Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Animal Science or related field, OR minimum of one-year experience in straw-bedded pork production system, OR minimum of two years’ experience in traditional pork production.
- Ability to lead by example, and manage a team of 2-5 people
- Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors up to 10 hours a day.
- Will be exposed to ambient air temperatures at times throughout the day.
- Will be exposed to dust, animal dander, odor, and noise.
- Ability to properly and safely handle breeding stock weighing up to 600 pounds.
- Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to operate high pressure washing equipment for extended periods of time.
- Will be around and may be asked to operate skid steers, tractors, or other farm machinery.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Normal working hours are 45-50 hours per week, at times more in order to get the job done.
- Rotations are required for weekends and holidays.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.