Nursery Grow-Finish Farm Manager (Hampton/Thornton/Clear Lake, IA Area)

Ag Jobs is seeking a Nursery Grow-Finish Farm Manager for the Thornton, IA area. The role involves overseeing nursery and grow-finish production barns, managing teams, ensuring animal well-being, and upholding operational standards. Candidates should have 1-3 years of livestock experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. This is not a remote job as it requires on-site management.
Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The Nursery Grow-Finish Farm Manager is responsible for the oversight and performance of nursery and grow-finish production barns within a designated region. Ability to manage and develop teams, identify opportunities as well as solutions as they arise is critical to be successful in this role. The Farm Manager will be expected to represent Christensen Farms at a highly professional level when interacting with all employees. While geographically focused the successful candidate will be part of a team which is focused on system-wide improvement objectives.

What You Will Do:
• Responsible for the oversight of swine production sites within a region under the direction of a Service Manager.
• Identify, diagnose and respond to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of pigs in the designated geographical area.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are upheld at all times.
• Prepare service reports for each visit that provides an accurate assessment of the site and agreed upon solutions; delivering value to CF.
• Work in partnership with staff to ensure animal wellbeing standards are upheld.
• Ensure vaccine and medication protocols are administered according to established protocols.
• Manage medication, vaccine and supply inventories according to schedules.
• Prepare and manage a weekly schedule that provides objectives for each farm visit or scheduled meeting.
• Interact with others in a way that expedites resolution to conflict, promotes positive outcome and builds credibility and rapport.
• Selects, train and develop teams.
• Sets goals and monitors performance.
• Assesses performance assessments and take appropriate actions.
• Responsible for improving employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Closely communicates and reports on results with the Service Manager.
• In coordination with the Service Manager, actively participates in the group close out review.
• Work with employees and local communities in a professional manner to uphold CF standards and enhances CF's reputation.

What You Offer Us:
• Minimum formal education required: Some College within an agriculture-based major is preferred.
• Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Minimum 1-3 years previous livestock experience.
• Other Technical Skills required: Requires an individual that has outstanding detail and organizational ability. Basic computer skills/knowledge required. Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast paced changing environment. Display a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of personalities. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment.
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required.

What We Offer You:
• Future leadership career track with many career growth opportunities along the way.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways---including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day--respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.

Supervision of Others:

Direct: Animal Care Workers, Early Pig Care Specialists

Indirect: None

Reports to:
• NGF Service Manager