Finishing Supervisor

Job Details Description General Description: The Finishing Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and directing the daily activities and production of swine facilities owned and managed by Summit Agricultural Group. Essential Job Responsibilities • Responsible for the oversight and production of 25-30 wean to finishing sites. • Responsible for the hiring and termination of Independent Contractors. • Work with integrators, contractors, and staff to ensure proper animal well-being standards are upheld and report any incidents that occur. • Ensure that animals have feed and water available. • Ensure that fans, curtains, and heaters are working properly and adjusted, as needed. • Establish and maintain relationships with integrators, contractors, and caretakers and provide feedback regarding assigned sites. • Perform site visit reports to provide solutions and feedback to the company and caretaker. • Conduct regular farm visits, complete site paperwork, and follow up with integrators and caretakers. • Adhere to bio-security policies and procedures and report any violations. • Maintain facilities, equipment, and machinery in working condition. • Responsible for monitoring pig placements, biosecurity, vaccine usage, marketing, etc. • Communicate and manage pig movements. • Train and develop caretakers and keep them up to date with new training or changes in the system. • Manage medication, vaccine, and supply inventories. • Manage site utilities such as propane and electric usage. • Maintain a veterinarian/client/patient relationship with the integrators' veterinarians and adhere to their guidelines regarding animal health and improvement. • Ensure medications and vaccines are administered according to established protocols. • Responsible for performing and training caretakers in performing animal euthanasia. • Respond to alarm calls. • Maintain certification and follow all PQA and TQA Guidelines. • Assist with ventilation setup for pumping sites, as needed. • Deliver site supplies at the beginning of each turn and, as needed. • Build strong relationships with employees of integrators. • All other duties assigned by Manager. Education, Experience, And Other Qualifications • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record • Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills • Self-starter who is detail-oriented with the ability to multitask • 3+ years of swine knowledge and exposure • 3+ years of management experience Work Environment • This role may be performed inside and have exposure to performing tasks in outside weather conditions. • This role may have exposure to fumes or airborne particles, dust and gases pending seasonality. Physicality Requirements • Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. • The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 • Capable of climbing up ladders and over gates. • Ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work • This is a full-time position with the expected days of operation to be Monday-Friday. • Occasional evening hours and weekend hour work may be required as job duties demand. • Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges Travel • Regular travel will be required for this position which entails the utilization of a company vehicle