Director of Sows

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Director of Sows opportunity in our Guymon, OK office. As the Director of Sows at Seaboard Foods, your mission is to lead and optimize the sow phase of our operations, overseeing a substantial herd of 140,000. Your primary focus will be on cultivating a culture of excellence, enhancing sow livability, driving continuous improvement, reducing, and controlling costs, leveraging data and analytics for informed decisions, and maintaining rigorous biosecurity measures. Additionally, you will spearhead innovative approaches to increase throughput and decrease sow mortality rates, ensuring sustainable and efficient sow phase operations. Collaboration with support departments is vital to achieving these objectives.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate a Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of best practices, high standards, and accountability within the sow phase operations.
• Enhance Sow Livability: Prioritize the health and well-being of the sow herd, implementing strategies to improve sow livability rates and overall animal care.
• Prioritize Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all employees involved in the sow phase, implementing and enforcing safety protocols and practices to minimize risks and accidents while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize processes, technologies, and practices to maximize productivity, efficiency, and welfare.
• Cost Reduction/Control: Develop and execute strategies to reduce and control costs while maintaining exceptional sow management standards.
• Leverage Data and Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making, monitor key performance indicators, and implement data-driven solutions to sow production challenges.
• Maintain Biosecurity: Ensure strict biosecurity measures are in place to protect the sow herd from disease and external threats, collaborating with veterinary services and biosecurity experts.
• Lead a High-Performing Team: Manage and develop a team of Production Managers and Directors, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate with Support Departments: Work closely with support functions, including veterinary services, supply chain, and quality assurance, to guarantee seamless sow phase operations.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the company, aligning sow phase operations with corporate goals and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ Years in Sow Farm Management and leadership required
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred or two to four years of related Senior Leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results and leadership development in commercial swine production.
• Applicant must exhibit strong technical swine production knowledge.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Bilingual, English, and Spanish are preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle record (MVR).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.