Team Lead, Hog Barn - Breeding or Farrowing

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

• 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

• 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 license is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area