Job Description
Country View Family Farms (CVFF) is seeking an experienced Sow Farm Manager to lead operations at a 5,000-head sow unit. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for production results, team development, animal welfare, and compliance. The Sow Farm Manager reports directly to the Regional Manager and oversees up to 21 team members.
What You’ll Do - Oversee daily production and operations of a 5,000-head sow unit
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 21 employees
- Manage employee performance, scheduling, training, and development
- Partner with HR and the Regional Manager on hiring and staffing needs
- Conduct weekly farm meetings to drive engagement and accountability
- Collaborate with Nursery Service Manager on herd health and production metrics
- Execute animal care programs including vaccination and medication plans
- Ensure compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and production policies
- Monitor farm budgets, targets, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and maintain annual business plans, updating quarterly
- Participate in regional and system-wide meetings
What We’re Looking For - High School Diploma or GED required (or equivalent experience)
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience interpreting data and making sound operational decisions
- Commitment to animal care, welfare, and industry best practices
- Willingness to work Monday–Friday with some weekends and holidays
Physical & Work Environment Requirements - Ability to stand and move throughout barns for the majority of the day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently (occasionally more with assistance)
- Comfortable working in a farm environment with dust, odors, animal dander, noise, and varying temperatures
- Ability to safely work around livestock and farm equipment
Why Join Country View Family Farms?- Stable, full-time leadership role with growth opportunity
- Team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to animal welfare and employee safety
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on farm performance and people development
Country View Family Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Agency Statement: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Weekend work