Swine Production Breeding Lead

Are you passionate about animal care, team leadership, and continuous improvement? Join our progressive swine operation as a Sow Breeding Lead, where you’ll play a critical role in driving sow productivity, mentoring a dedicated team, and upholding the highest standards of animal welfare.

In this leadership role, you’ll train and guide the breeding team while working hands-on in a modern facility featuring Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF), open-pen gestation, industry-leading biosecurity, and a herd that is 50% antibiotic-free. You’ll report directly to the Sow Barn Manager and help shape daily operations and long-term breeding success.

What You’ll Do

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  Lead and train the breeding team with a focus on best-in-class breeding techniques, efficiency, and attention to detail

  
  


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  Oversee day-to-day breeding barn operations including heat detection, breeding timing, pregnancy confirmation, and animal movement

  
  


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  Monitor barn systems including ventilation, watering, and electronic feed systems

  
  


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  Manage sow condition scoring, cull selection, and non-productive days; develop and manage the ESF Push List

  
  


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  Oversee sow health by monitoring hospital pens, coordinating treatments and vaccinations, and providing feedback to management

  
  


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  Review production reports and use data to drive continuous improvement

  
  


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  Project breeding schedules, order semen, and strategize to meet production targets

  
  


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  Set team goals, assign daily tasks, manage time effectively, and hold team members accountable

  
  


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  Ensure animal handling, welfare, and biosecurity policies are followed at all times

  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  Previous livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, heifer, or poultry experience considered)

  
  


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  Associate’s degree or technical school degree preferred OR 5+ years of relevant livestock experience

  
  


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  Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and hold a team accountable

  
  


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  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

  
  


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  Ability to stand for most of the day and lift up to 50 lbs

  
  

Our Commitment to You

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  A modern, forward-thinking operation with advanced technology

  
  


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  A culture rooted in animal welfare, safety, and continuous improvement

  
  


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  The opportunity to grow your leadership career in agriculture

  
  

Essential Functions

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  Comply with all biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety policies

  
  


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  Consistently demonstrate company Mission, Vision, and Values

  
  


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  Perform additional duties as assigned to support barn operations

  
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

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  Frequent movement throughout barns and production areas

  
  


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  Regular lifting, bending, reaching, and animal handling

  
  


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  Occasional ladder use and equipment maintenance

  
  


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  Exposure to farm environments including noise, dust, temperature changes, and livestock