Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, the Team Lead will be accountable for all areas and activities of the facility.
 
 

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 and farrowing group work plans.
• Plan weanling schedules along with the Barn Manager.  Select sows to be weaned and prepare and record weanling shipping numbers.
• 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 and farrowing areas are 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 licence is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area.