Production Engineering Manager jobs in Pierre, SD

Business Overview

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers.  PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

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.

Role Overview

The Production Manager at APEX Site 2 is responsible for planning and directing all phases of PIC’s Wean to Finish farm. It is integral that the Production Supervisor will implement action plans to meet farm specific and company set goals by communicating with farm supervisors and staff. This role will set schedules based on company direction and customer demand to ensure maximum quality of PIC’s superior herd genetics. This position is based in Mound City, South Dakota. Deadline to apply for this position is March 22, 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline
• Manages a generally homogeneous team of professionals and/or supervisors; adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and meet service and/or operational challenges
• Impacts 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 reproductive 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:
  • Execution of both feeding practices and budgeted feed volumes on a monthly and annual basis;
  • Achieve or exceed production targets; and
  • Order feed and supplies
• Coordination of animal flows and weekly volume objective by genetic line
• Execution of health management programs and health reporting functions across the area of responsibility
• Oversee Breeding stock sales to ensure a positive customer experience

Maintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basis

• Ensure area of responsibility is accomplishing the following:
  • Adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines;
  • Adhere to biosecurity protocols;
  • Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines;
  • Willingness to change plans as needed;
  • Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm;
  • Accurate and timely production information and records;
  • Ensure timely treatment of sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as needed; and
  • 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

• Limited travel required; 5-10% based on production needs
• Minimum of 2 years’ experiencein livestock production with proven results
• Ability and willingness to effectively manage 2 full-time employees
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proactive and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work hours needed operationally, which can vary frequently and include weekend, evening, holidays and emergency situations
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications

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.