Farm Production Site Manager

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity for a Farm Production Manager to join our facility in Mound City, South Dakota.

In this role, you will lead and oversee all phases of breeding, farrowing, and wean-to-finish production at APEX Site 1. The Production Manager is responsible for driving operational performance, animal welfare, and production results by developing and executing action plans aligned with farm and company objectives. This role requires demonstrated people-management experience combined with hands-on swine production knowledge, with responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing a team of approximately 24 employees.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and adaptable leader who can effectively work with and support a multicultural team, maintain clear communication, and build strong working relationships across the operation. The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and hold the team accountable for achieving production goals is essential. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred to support effective communication and employee engagement across the team.

This position partners closely with farm supervisors and staff to optimize resources and maintain the highest standards of animal care, productivity, and operational performance. The role also establishes production schedules based on business priorities and customer demand to deliver PIC's industry-leading genetics.

This is an on-site position based at the APEX facility in Mound City, South Dakota, with limited travel of approximately 5–10% based on production and business needs. Candidates residing elsewhere in the U.S. are welcome to apply but must be willing to relocate to the Mound City area in South Dakota. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

The salary range for this position is between $65,500 - $95,300 USD per year. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

•    Be accountable for the performance and results of a team within its own discipline •    Manage a generally homogeneous team of technicians and/or supervisors; adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and meet service and/or operational challenges •    Impact the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives •    Conduct all people management responsibilities for direct reports, including but not limited to labor management, performance management, recruitment and training and development •    Ensure appropriate staff training and on-boarding of new employees •    Create action plans to ensure the achievement of key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis •    Assist in the development of, as well as deliver, the agreed upon budget area of responsibility which includes:

o    Achieve or exceed production targets; ando    Order feed and supplies o    Coordination of animal flows and weekly volume objective by genetic line o    Execute health management programs and health reporting functions across the area of responsibility o    Maintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basis 

•    Ensure the area of responsibility is accomplishing the following: 

o    Adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines; o    Adhere to biosecurity protocols; o    Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures for animal well-being o    Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines; o    Willingness to change plans as needed; o    Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm; o    Accurate and timely production information and records; o    Ensure timely treatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as needed; and o    Compliance with all environmental laws and procedures 

•    Ensure adherence to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia  •    Direct and prioritize maintenance personnel as it relates to their allocated time in the facility  •    Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers  •    Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines

Requirements

•    Minimum of a high school diploma; college degree preferred•    A minimum of two (2) years of experience within contemporary swine production systems, partnered with proven results•    Proven experience working with culturally diverse teams in a fast-paced environment•    Proven ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines & maintain accuracy•    Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills •    Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in a production environment•    Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications; ability to learn new software programs•    Ability to travel approximately 5-10%•    Willing to relocate to the Mound City area in South Dakota•    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support

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Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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