IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Director of Sow Production                                                                              

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Production Operations 

COMPANY VALUES:

• Responsibility for a sizable portion of the ISF sow herd, including accountability to performance in production operations as well as advancing team leadership.
• Develop and monitor performance against both operational and financial budgets/forecasts for the assigned portfolio of farms. Further, set objectives within the team and portfolio of farms that align with broader organizational goals and priorities. 
• Anticipate, respond to, and provide contingency planning against critical barriers to portfolio success, especially focusing on the management of adverse health events. 
• Offer routine reviews of opportunities apparent within the assigned portfolio of farms through diligent analysis of both financial and production performance data.
• Develop strong working relationships with directors across the varied functions of the ISF business to enable and facilitate collaboration, integration, and win-win outcomes
• Develop a network, internal to ISF and across a variety of scientific and operational disciplines, that afford value to the sow production function.
• Place a high priority on the development of others through strong coaching, feedback, and exposure, and encourages the team into moments of opportunity for growth.
• Serve as contingency to Sow Supervisors should there be a vacated role or should there be an urgent necessity, i.e. after-hours emergency. 
• Promotes vision and purpose, in a relatable manner, to rally optimism, support, and alignment to greater business purpose.
• Ensure strict adherence to the ISF Animal Wellbeing Policy across the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to ISF Biosecurity Policy across the assigned scope of responsibility. 
• Ensure strict adherence to any/all ISF Safety Policies meant to support the health and safety of the team within the assigned scope of responsibility. 

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

• Leadership and Collaboration 
• Work ethic and Dedication 
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility 
• Respect
• Communication 
• Accountability 
• Ability to learn and teach

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.   
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
• Direct contact with animals may occur, so company bio-security practices must be understood and always practiced.   

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Local travel will be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle. 
• Occasional overnight travel might be required for necessary events that pertain to this position. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty,/*!*/ /*!*/); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, " segoe="" ui",="" roboto,="" oxygen,="" ubuntu,="" cantarell,="" "fira="" sans",="" "droid="" "helvetica="" neue",="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 16px;="" background-color:="" rgb(255,="" 255,="" 255);="" margin-bottom:="" 0in;="" margin-top:="" 0in;"="" type="disc">

• Bilingual: Preferred 
• Education/ Experience: A bachelor’s degree in animal science (or a related field) AND at least ten years previous experience in large-scale swine production operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, work in all facilities within the requirements of this job description.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.