Sow Farm Manager

Company Overview
Prestage Farms is a multi-generational family-owned and operated turkey and pork producer and processor. Although agriculture has changed a lot since 1983 when Prestage Farms was founded by Bill &
Marsha Prestage, we still operate our business based on the family values instilled over 40 years ago. Today, we produce and process turkey and pork with a dedicated team of employees and growers across the South, the Southeast, and the Midwest. While Prestage Farms has grown and continues to change—always implementing new innovations in animal care, sustainability, and business operations—our commitment to responsibly producing top-quality turkey and pork endures.
Responsibilities
Direct management of 4-5 employees (cattle, maintenance, pumping/hay and dead disposal/floater), as well as approximately 25 additional sow farm employees
Cattle herd management
The swine farm manure disposal management
Including but not limited to pumping, cutting hay, planting over-seed etc.
Pine straw management
Random bale counts, property kept free of trash/litter, camp fires not left burning etc.
Routine maintenance of all equipment
Tractors, cutters, balers, lagoon pump, reels, etc.
Inside sow farms:
Controllers, motors, boar carts, dead carts, power washers, electrical, plumbing, welding etc.
Maintain sufficient inventory of parts and materials on site for equipment maintenance
Upkeep and appearance of grounds in a satisfactory manner
Responsible for all management/production issues associated with the pig production of Holton Farms 1 and Holton Farms 2
Ensure budgeted breed targets met
Ensure budgeted farrowing rates met
Ensure budgeted sow mortality rates met
Ensure budgeted born alive per sow met
Ensure budgeted wean per sow met
Ensure annual budgeted number of pigs placed met
Ensure expenses stay within budget
Responsible for all employee hiring and terminations
Will have to actively recruit new employees through posting flyers, Facebook ads etc.
Ensure new hires are properly trained in accordance with company expectations
Conflict resolution between employees, issuing disciplinary actions when necessary
Ensure all company policies are adhered to
Biosecurity, Animal Welfare, Attendance, Worker Safety etc.
Implement new policies and procedures as necessary
Management of the rental house program
Management of the grass cutting crew – external and internal
Must be inside at least one sow farm every day
Complete sow farm service reports weekly and submit to the production manager
Notify production manager of any problems/concerns related to sow farm productivity
Any other duties deemed necessary
Requirements
Obtain and maintain certification in South Carolina for Swine Waste Management
Live within 30 minutes of the farm
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &
Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &
AD&
D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &
Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term &
Long Term Disability
Wellness Resources
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