Assistant Farm Manager Job at Perdue Farms (Savonburg)

Job Description

Perdue is hiring an Assistant Farm Manager for the Monarch Farm located in Savonburg, KS. The AssistantFarm Manager will oversee and manage all areas of gestation and breeding including the electronic sow feeding system and all associated paperwork, records, and correspondence. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the associated Gilt Isolation Unit. They will ensure that all animals across the farms have received proper feed, water, ventilation and bedding on a daily basis/assisting with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis.

Job Responsibility

Ensure synchronization of gilts and sows to meet weekly breeding target
Manage quantity and quality of semen
Accurate and daily reporting of all breeding records, ultrasounds, and animal movement
Managing sow vaccinations (pre-farrowing, pre-breeding)
Treating sick animals on a timely as needed basis, recording, and managing withdraw periods
Complete ultrasounds at 28-day and 56-day post service, accurately recording and reporting
Ensure all animal pens and handling facilities are in good working order, and routinely cleaned
Responsible for accurate information in the NEDAP Electronic Sow Feeding system
Review and document all non-fed ESF events and associated reasons
Maintain and ensure immediate reporting of any equipment malfunction
Calibration and associated recording of ESF system no less than quarterly
Oversee all operations at the Isolation Unit including biosecurity, incoming arrivals, daily management, diagnostics, movement schedules
Oversee training of new gilts into the ESF system
Oversee and manage integration of new animals into dynamic and static pens
Ensure proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding of boars across the farm
Proper cleaning and maintenance in and around the ESF stations, gates, and feed deck
Organize and arrange transportation for cull truck
Assist in Period Close inventory, cost analysis, and cost control

Requirements

High School or GED Diploma required
1+ years of Farm Supervisory experience (must have managed a team of at least 2 people)
Ability to lead by example
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player

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