Responsibilities · Assist in planning production and setting goals for all farms within assigned region. · Ensure the implementation of standard operating procedures through routine farm visits and formal farm audits. · Ensure that Farm Managers are utilizing system tools to maintain accurate production records. · Monitor and track production performance at each farm to ensure achievement of goals. · Daily foster a culture of lean continuous improvement and efficiency in all operations. · Support Production Partners and employees implement technologies and other innovations to improve production. · Participate in routine periodic management meetings and effectively communicate issues through chain of command. · Routinely review operating costs and performance for production farms within assigned scope of responsibility. · Maintain sharp focus on daily management to reduce controllable costs. · Support field reporting systems that drive analysis and reporting of key success factors. · Collaborate with Health Services to establish farm-specific biosecurity plans. Comply with all company and farm-level standard work that promotes bio-security. · Collaborate with Health Services to implement preventative and therapeutic health treatment programs. · Ensure implementation of individual pig care practices to maintain health and well-being of all animals under our care. · Foster effective working relationships with Production Partners and employees. · Partner with Human Resources for hiring, staffing, discipline, and terminations. · Recruit, hire, on-board, and accelerate new team members. · Develop leadership and technical skills of all team members through communication, training, and application of company leadership tools. · Promote safe work habits and a safe working environment. · Ensure that all work-related injuries are properly reported and documented. · Work with Animal Housing resources to identify building and equipment repair needs. Support the team to facilitate major capital repairs, routine repairs, and preventative maintenance programs. · Ensure that farm managers are attending to barn facility housekeeping and routine low-level maintenance.I Position Qualifications Major(s): Animal Science or related field Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years swine production or related experience Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Livestock/swine management and handling. Company policies and procedures. Expert level knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for the system. Basic understanding of how to operate computer hardware and software, including MS Office, Internet Explorer, Pig Champ, and SharePoint. Skill in: · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Application of company tools for leadership development and learning. · Building effective teams and motivating them to achieve high performance. Ability to: · Utilize production record keeping systems and interpret results to drive performance · Learn at a rapid pace and adapt to change. · Understand company vision and strategy. · Confront direct reports and hold people accountable when necessary. · Work independently while contributing in a team environment. Compensation Targeted pay range of $59,649–$70,175 USD annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including: Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan. Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%. Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies. Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee. A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested. A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr