Production Site Manager

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager. In this role, you will lead and oversee all phases of breeding, farrowing, and wean-to-finish production at APEX Site 1. The Production Manager is responsible for driving operational performance, animal welfare, and production results by developing and executing action plans aligned with farm and company objectives. This position partners closely with farm supervisors and staff to ensure effective communication, optimize resources, and maintain the highest standards of care and productivity. The role also establishes production schedules based on business priorities and customer demand to deliver PIC's industry-leading genetics.

You Will

• Be accountable for the performance and results of a team within its own discipline
• Manage a generally homogeneous team of technicians and/or supervisors; adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and meet service and/or operational challenges
• Impact the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Conduct all people management responsibilities for direct reports, including labor management, performance management, recruitment and training and development
• Ensure appropriate staff training and on-boarding of new employees
• Create action plans to ensure the achievement of key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Assist in the development of, as well as deliver, the agreed upon budget area of responsibility which includes achieving or exceeding production targets and ordering feed and supplies
• Coordination of animal flows and weekly volume objective by genetic line
• Execute health management programs and health reporting functions across the area of responsibility
• Maintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basis
• Ensure adherence to the Company's Safety Program requirements and guidelines
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols
• Adhere to the Company's animal care policies and procedures for animal well-being
• Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Willingness to change plans as needed
• Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm
• Accurate and timely production information and records
• Ensure timely treatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as needed
• Compliance with all environmental laws and procedures
• Ensure adherence to the Company's animal care policies and procedures including providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
• Direct and prioritize maintenance personnel as it relates to their allocated time in the facility
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma; college degree preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience within contemporary swine production systems, partnered with proven results
• Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines & maintain accuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in a production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications; ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10%