Overview

FARM MANAGER Jobs in Las Animas, Colorado, USA at JBS Foods

Location: Las Animas

Description

Purpose & Scope: The Sow Farm 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 Sow Farm Manager directly manages 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:

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

Travel: Local travel – often 30 mile radius

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication and listening skills

• B.S degree in Animal Science or equivalent is preferred

• 3-5 years related experience in swine production

• Minimum of 1 year people management experience

• A combination of above with 3 years previous experience managing or working in swine production

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 preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual – Spanish

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits
:

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Benefits
:
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

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Paid Time Off
: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

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401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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Title: FARM MANAGER

Company: JBS Foods

Location: Las Animas, Colorado, USA

Category: Management, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

 

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