Boar Stud Supervisor Farm 1067 - Rolla, KS

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Supervisor opportunity in our Farm Operations. The Boar Stud Supervisor manages daily activities for farm employees. Enforces standard operating procedures in the farm and lab environment. Responsible for overseeing the daily health and collection procedures for boar studs for animal operations.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, assign, and direct work including work schedules, time management, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complains, and resolving problems.

• Train employees on collecting semen samples, boar health, treatment regime, conditioning, farm maintenance, lab processes and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain adequate ventilation and cleanliness in the facility.

• Perform routine maintenance on farm and lab equipment.

• Maintain animal health control by observing animals for deviation in behavior and appearance to detect illness or injury.

• Manage schedules for semen collection and delivery to sow farms every day.

• Maintain inventory of animals, feed, and supplies in the farm and ensure biosecurity procedures are met.

• Order feed and submit requests as needed.

• Assign work orders to employees and follow up on work for exactness, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Other projects or duties as requested by the Production Manager.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School or GED.

• Must be proficient in the English language, reading and writing.

• Analytically minded and willing to learn new computer systems.

• Add skills and/or Core Competencies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university or college, an associate degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school preferred; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people such as employees, managers, and senior management.

• Ability to use critical thinking and judgement skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.

• Demonstrate experience or desire to facilitate, encourage, coach and lead a team to reach set goals.

• Flexible to cross train and provide back up support to colleagues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.

• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 500 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gasses at low concentrations or wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust. The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can occasionally be loud

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

• Wellness Program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.