FARM MANAGER Job at JBS, Lamar, CO

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  • JBS
  • Lamar, CO

Job Description

Description

Position at JBS USA

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

AND
3-5 years related experience in swine production

AND
Minimum of 1 year people management experience

OR
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:

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

· Paid Time Off: 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. 

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 a 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area,

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