Multiplication Manager - Russell, IA Job Listing at Iowa Select Farms in Russell, IA (Job ID 4318)

Description

IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Multiplication Manager                                                                                                   

REPORTS TO: Multiplication Supervisor 

LAST REVISION DATE: 08.29.2022

COMPANY VALUES:

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
  1. Our Animals 
  2. Our People
  3. Our Environment
  4. Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote: 
  1. Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  2. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments.   We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others
  3. Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience
  4. Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

• To lead a team in the processes of caring for and administering to weaned gilts and feeder sized gilts to assure optimum productivity. Lead, assist, and train production personnel at Multiplication sites to assure quality pig care and production goals are met. This person will assist where needed working with animals and light facility repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and promote a team environment of cooperation.
• Supervise overall cleanliness of the site, including proper biosecurity, maintenance and upkeep inside and outside of facility.
• Evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in partnership with HR/Supervisor.
• Assist with hiring (referrals, farm tours, etc.).
• Plan and oversee feed usage.
• Supply ordering and cost control.
• Responsible for monitoring all nutrient storage facilities and reporting issues immediately.
• Monitor the environment and the environmental (ventilation) controls in the facility.
• Maintain accurate records using ISF protocols to complete necessary forms and electronic data.
• Ensure all mortality are removed from facilities according to ISF protocols.
• Ensure all animals transported off-site are fit for transport, meet minimum withdrawal requirements, and are moved according ISF protocols.
• Order and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.
• Care and management of animals to ensure that:
  1. Animals are properly fed.
  2. Water is available.
  3. Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.
  4. Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.
  5. Follow proper steps for timely euthanasia and be able to identify when it is needed.
• Care and management of facilities to ensure that:
  1. Fans, curtains, heaters, and other equipment are working properly.
  2. Ventilation equipment is adjusted to provide proper environment.
  3. Facilities are kept clean, including power washing and disinfecting.
  4. Facilities are organized and repaired between groups of pigs or as needed.
• Promote and demonstrate safe animal handling practices.
• Receive, sort, and pen incoming pigs.
• Oversee and assist with loading and unloading activities.
• Provide feedback to Multiplication managers, Supervisor or Senior Management.
• Provide regular communication to supervisor on production, employee and/or site issues so supervisor knows what issues are at the site.
• Computer knowledge/skills - able to run reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and able to navigate the ISF Tools site to be able to find important company documents.
• Responsible to understand and troubleshoot alarm systems and ensure a response is initiated for 100% of these notifications.
• Data entry for Multiplication nursery and/or grower site - including vaccinations, treatments, mortality, work tickets, feed orders, and environmental services.
• Understands company production and incentive packages and motivates employees to achieve these results.
• Responsible for ensuring employees work in a safe manner and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, keeping employees motivated to perform at a high level to achieve production results and ensure all employees are being trained.
• Keep farm, work schedules, paperwork and people organized.
• Achieve consistent results.
• Provide a unified leadership message with supervisor.
• Be effective in conflict resolution by addressing conflict quickly to keep moral at farm high.
• Take action immediately by partnering with appropriate departments when made aware of policy violations.
• Timely documentation utilizing MEP tools.
• The three key responsibilities listed above are all tracked via audits, you play a critical role in the success of audits for the entire farm which also impacts incentive bonus payouts.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment 
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork 
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Thoroughness and consistency
• Time Management and organization 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Planning, assigning, and directing work responsibilities for others
• Maintaining staffing levels needed to meet company goals which can include involvement in interviewing and hiring processes. 
• Provides employees, both current and new with updated training on positions that fall under applicable department(s). 
• Coordinates with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Rewarding employees in the form of positive feedback and utilization of company programs when performance in key areas is high. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is performed indoors.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.  
• The environment you will be working will have nuisance levels of gasses and dust, particularly in the winter months 

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 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
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift at least 40 pounds and remove mortality weighing up to 300 lbs. with farm supplied tools.
• Ability to climb over gates up to 48 inches in height 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week 
• Expected days and hours of operation include day-shift hours Monday-Fridays
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement 
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges 

TRAVEL

• No travel is expected for this position

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least one-year previous experience in swine production operations is desired 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.