Swine Production Supervisor - Reynolds, Indiana

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Reynolds, Indiana Keystone Cooperative Inc

Job Ref:  JR100525
Employer:  Keystone Cooperative Inc
Company Name:  Keystone Cooperative
Category:  Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary
Livestock
Marketing
Production
Quality Control
Swine
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Indiana
City:  Reynolds
Map: 
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Description

Job Description

Position Overview : This position is responsible for managing wean -to-finish swine production in contract grower’s facilities. In addition, this position includes managing grower/owner relationships for the purpose of maintaining a long-term successful partnership.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Include but are not limited to

  • Supervising the proper setup and barn environment for incoming weaned pigs
  • Manage the load in and sort down process upon pig arrival
  • Train, implement and supervise early weaned pig care
  • Ensure inventory control, documentation, and reporting procedures with growers
  • Manage the health and medication strategy for barns under your supervision
  • Train, implement and manage proper animal welfare procedures and protocols
  • Direct and supervise established vaccination program
  • Communicate marketing and scheduling needs through the grow out process
  • Oversee selection and loadout procedures at marketing


Skills and Qualifications :

  • Understanding of swine production and sound animal welfare practices
  • PQA certification required within 30 days after hiring
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain successful relationships


  • Ability to trouble shoot pig health and environmental conditions
  • Capable of working and communicat ing effectively within a team environment
  • Clear understanding of proper animal comfort and welfare requirements and the ability to communicate those requirements to growers
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills that allow the ability to work within strict time frames
  • Ability to work without supervision and make appropriate decisions
  • Work hours necessary to be successful and travel as needed


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in ag related field is preferred: or a combination of education and/or experience
  • 2 years of experience is preferred, but not required for the right individual
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