Job Description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

The Farrowing Manager is responsible for all aspects of farrowing and meeting weekly shipping targets of full-value pigs. This position oversees and manages GESTAL farrowing feeder system and ensures ALL animals across the farm receive proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis. The Farrowing Manager assists with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis.

This is an onsite position at our Monarch Sow Farm in Savonburg, KS.

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.   

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to manage farm division weekly goals for, but not limited to: breeding targets, farrowing targets, pigs shipped targets, production and financial targets.
• Manage gestation, breeding, ESF (Electronic Sow Feeding), animal movement, and farrowing according to approved guidelines.
• Manage, keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis for both production and financial data.
• Responsible for placing all orders and maintaining current inventory and supplies order list (vaccines, semen, fuel, bedding, feed, etc.).
• Direct cleaning/bedding of farm and maintaining appropriate equipment, in compliance with NR and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order.
• Ensure that all farm grounds, animal pens, facilities, equipment, etc. are routinely cleaned, maintained, and in working order.
• Manage Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control.
• Develop and implement vision for constant improvement of key performance metrics including sow herd and piglet survival rates, number of pigs weaned, farrowing rate, and pork quality.
• Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor.

Minimum Education

• B.S. degree in Animal Science or related field, with a minimum of two-year’s experience in straw-bedded pork production system/farrowing unit, OR minimum of five years’ experience in traditional pork production/farrowing unit.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in traditional pork production/farrowing unit.
• The ability to lead and manage a team of 10-15 people.
• Strong knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to solve problems, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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