Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Barn Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for all activities that occur in the breeding areas, as well as leading and supervising staff.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Occupational Health and Safety.
• Works with Barn Manager to implement programs set out by MLAF to achieve specific production goals.
• Manages animal health and welfare, Biosecurity, vaccinations and reports any health concerns to the Barn Manager.
• Detect heat patterns; carry out natural or artificial insemination.
• Follow and implement breeding group work plans.
• Monitor ventilation and heat settings throughout the barn areas.
• Accurately record and analyze data.
• Monitor inventory of medication and supplies and place orders through Barn Manager.
• Ensure breeding area is clean and that washing and disinfecting procedures are followed.
• Report any unusual problem areas to Barn Manager.
• Implement MLAF sow and piglet feeding programs.
• Monitor hog body conditions and animal comfort.
• Follow culling criteria and implement along with Barn Manager.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• General maintenance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a swine production role is required.
• Experience in a supervisory/management role with the ability to lead a team is preferred.
• Grade 12 diploma is preferred.
• Experience/ability to lead a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values.
• Weekend and holiday hours are required on a rotational basis.
• A valid driver’s license is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area.