Gestation Lead

Job Description

Lead and develop gestation teamTrain gestation employees to follow all production protocols and proceduresMonitor employee performance versus protocols to maximize sow and gilt production & efficienciesDevelop gestation area employees to provide specialized skills necessary for smooth work flowTrain gestation employees in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize productionMaximize the daily tasks of the department to achieve production targetsComplete area paperwork accurately and timely; train gestation employees in required production paperwork and monitor employee activity for accuracy Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with area employees and farm managementUtilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workdayUtilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both yourself and gestation area employeesGive daily input to farm management on production, animal health, and gestation employee issuesTrain gestation employees on how their personal performance affects the finances of the organization Ensure gestation paperwork is completed accurately and on timeWork with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigationDaily recording of monitored production itemsEnsure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the gestation area. Submit production records and corrections on time
Bio-Security AdherenceAdhere to all bio-security protocols, train gestation staff on bio-security and monitor employee activity for complianceEnsure gestation area bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis Safe Working EnvironmentFollow all safety procedures and guidelinesTeach gestation area employees safety procedures and monitor employee activity for complianceEnsure all safety equipment is in place and utilizedLearn accident prevention measures for gestation area, train gestation employees and monitor employee activity for complianceConsistently monitor animal welfare procedures in gestation area Ventilation ControlsMonitor and ensure gestation area ventilation system is in good working orderRegularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animalsTrain gestation area employees to provide regular input to maintain optimum comfort for animals Facility MaintenanceThe facility must be maintained and well keptTrain and direct gestation staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basisCommunicate non-routine repairs to farm managementTrain, direct and monitor staff to keep gestation area clean and organized

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Other duties and projects as assigned by farm management

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Experience: 2+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred

Training: My Pipestone New Hire Courses

Introduction Animal Welfare Biosecurity Employee Handbook PQA Safety

Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned

Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics

Annual Safety Refresher Training

Work

Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural area

Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes

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