Boar Stud & Isolation Production Manager

Overview

We have an exciting Boar Stud and Isolation Production Manager opportunity. The Boar Stud and Isolation Production Manager provides leadership and direction to AI center personnel and maintains the business and working relationships between sow farms and AI center. Responsible for managing Seaboard's investment in high-quality boars, facilities, and equipment critical for processing and distributing approximately 1.4 million quality doses of semen per year.

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 Freshpork, 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

• Serve as liaison between AI Center and sow farm.
• Lead staff of 40 people, including AI technician(s).
• Oversee processing of 1.9 million doses of semen / year. This includes monitoring lab equipment, temperature control of the lab, hygiene control of the lab, and semen quality control.
• Oversee boar training at 3 isolation facilities.
• Manage the semen ordering process, i.e., assist sow farms in understanding the ordering process and the timeliness of orders.
• Understand cost analysis / dose of semen and help maintain the budget for the AI center.
• Manage 1400 boars (feeding / conditioning / health) to optimize semen output.
• Answer questions farms may have about AI and monitor AI and heat detection techniques.
• Serve as backup to any questions AI Service Technician may have pertaining to sow farms.
• Directly supervises Genetic AI Farm Managers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems.

Core Competencies for Success in All Roles

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

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.

Why Seaboard Foods?

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.

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