About this opportunity
PIPESTONE lists this Visa Sponsored Pipestone Emerging Leader opportunity in mt vernon, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Objective
The Pipestone Emerging Leaders (PEL) program is an accelerated training initiative designed to cultivate future leaders within Pipestone Management. Participants engage in comprehensive development through online courses, hands-on farm experience, and focus on areas such as farrowing, gestation, and gilt development.
Role and Responsibilities
Learn and develop individual and leadership skills in all areas of production and employee engagement
Enhance leadership, management, and organizational skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels and stakeholders.
Gain practical experience in top swine facilities, learning specialized skills necessary for smooth workflow and becoming proficient in animal husbandry to reduce herd stress and maximize production.
Relocate to various locations and states to broaden horizons and experience different management styles and production facilities.
Learn and follow all production, safety, human resources, and biosecurity protocols to maximize sow and gilt production efficiency.
Develop the ability to communicate effectively with area employees and farm management, providing daily input on production and animal health concerns.
Complete production paperwork accurately and timely and understand how individual performance affects the organization's finances.
Adhere to all biosecurity, animal welfare and safety protocols and work with team members to ensure compliance.
Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in swine production
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Work Environment Farm-based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas
Requires hands-on animal handling and manual labor.
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes
Physical Requirements Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Additional Requirements Must be able to work weekends
Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work and assigned meetings
Compensation, Pay & Benefits Benefits Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage available
Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Holiday pay & Paid Time Off
Who can apply
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