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Team Lead, Hog Barn

St. Pierre Jolys, MB
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

TEAM LEAD, HOG BARN
Carey, (St Pierre-Jolys, MB area)

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 drivers licence is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area.
Please submit resume to:
Email: mlafjobs@mapleleaf.com

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