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Position Announcement: Director of Production Well-being

Iowa Select Farms seeks a Director of Production Well-being to develop and oversee the implementation of an industry-leading production swine well-being program that ensures the company’s production processes are innovative, and satisfies the needs and demands of our internal and external customers. These processes include, but are not limited to, swine well-being on-farm and during transport, as well as processes that ensure a safe and quality product for our customers. This is a senior level position within the company; the Director of Production Well-being will be involved in the management, leadership and strategy within the organization.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators

  • Responsible for the development of an industry-leading production swine well-being program that meets the SelectCare™ requirement of our internal and external customers. This includes monitoring, evaluating and continuously improving these processes on-farm and during transportation.
  • Oversee the PQA Plus and TQA certification programs for employees and contractors.
  • Responsible for transparent communication with our primary customer, JBS, and their customers which includes coordination of JBS University tours.
  • As a Senior Manager in Iowa Select Farms, this person will provide input on the business processes and strategy to improve performance and cost efficiency as well as aid in the development of future business strategy.
  • Coordinate the activities of our Swine Well-Being Expert Advisory Committee—composed of academic and industry production experts— by leading and organizing regular meetings to obtain input on our Production Well-Being Program.
  • Support production in achieving goals and assist the multiplication, sow, nursery and finishing teams with maintaining and improving production well-being and regulatory SOPs.
  • Serve as a technical resource for production management staff.
  • Lead the production well-being portion of our applied research team and oversee R&D of new production practices and technologies that meet the demands of our customers.
  • Maintain active involvement in key programs of the National Pork Producers Council, the National Pork Board and other associated societies and promote further R&D efforts for innovative production practices.

Qualifications:

  • MS or doctorate in Animal Science or related field
  • Five plus years of experience in swine production or related experience
  • Ability to develop, lead and supervise teams
  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills

To Apply, Submit resume to:

Jen Sorenson
Communications Director
Iowa Select Farms
P.O. Box 400
Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126
jsorenson@iowaselect.com