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Nature of Position:
Working with Production Managers in management of Field Managers to improve productivity and reduce cost of production for the region. Analyze production records to identify strengths and weaknesses to develop management practices. Implement management practices for systematic approach to production. Work with Regional Manager to develop and forecast on budgeted production numbers. Ensure that SOP’s are known and followed across the IA and IL WTF territories of approximately 250,000 head.
Essential Functions:
(Order of essential functions does not indicate importance of function)
1. Manage direct reports including setting and driving KPI’s, performance management, Vacation time, expense management, training and accountability on SOP’s, etc.
2. Review Closeouts, and inventory records to ensure policies are adhered to.
3. Work with Pig Flow Specialist on Production and Marketing analysis and forecasting.
4. Regularly in the field with your Production Managers on their Field Managers farm visits. Focus on troubleshooting and resolution of production issues and contract issues in the following areas: Ventilation, Feed, Water, safety, biosecurity, etc.
5. Ensure that SOP’s are being followed.
6. Lead and participate in team meetings both in person and online.
7. Responsible for ongoing measurement of key performance metrics and for establishing action for continuous improvement.
8. Partner with animal welfare, field staff, producers, truckers, and plants as needed.
9. Responsible for managing processes to ensure that PQA and TQA guidelines are being met or exceeded.
10. Must understand pig flow at all levels of the system including weaned pig and feeder pig/overstock movements.
Success Factors:
• Successful previous managing managers.
• Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
• Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.
• Able to work with people in such a manner to build high morale, create positive energy, and focused commitments to goals and objectives.
• Able to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups in an independent manner; willing to commit to long hours of work and personal sacrifice to reach goals.
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
Job Qualifications:
• 4-year degree or minimum of 10 years applicable experience required (combination preferred).
• Previous experience in managing a team of managers strongly preferred
o Including conflict resolution skills
• Previous P&L management experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking and motivating teams.
• Valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of all the following:
o Growing/finishing pig management
o Swine animal welfare standards
o Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures
o Safety and Environmental
Working Conditions:
• Ability to work with all office equipment is required.
• Ability to travel regularly, including overnight as required.
• Animal confinement conditions
• Extended hours are required as needed.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: paid sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 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.
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
EOE, including disability/vets
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