Operations Manager- Kansas/Colorado
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Location: Almena, KS 67622
Description:
Objective:
The General Manager oversees all aspects of swine operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and adherence to industry standards. This role involves strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and operational oversight to optimize production outcomes. The Operations manager works closely with farm managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and stakeholders to implement best practices in animal health, biosecurity, and sustainability.
This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who is passionate about animal agriculture and business growth in the swine industry.
Role and Responsibilities:
Oversee daily complex operations, including sow farm, nursery, finishing units, feed mill, truck wash, transport and maintenance operations to ensure facility standards within company protocols
Execute communication with company leaders to ensure business is operating at maximum levels
Develop and implement business performance and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, biosecurity protocols, environmental management and regulations.
Manage facility maintenance, equipment upgrades, and technology integration.
Develop and manage budgets, cost control measures, and financial planning.
Analyze production data to optimize feed conversion, growth rates, and profitability.
Responsible for oversight of all grounds and facilitating emergency response structures
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in animal science, Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in swine industry management or a related agricultural leadership role.
Strong knowledge of swine industry, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and herd health management.
Business acumen with experience in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.
Leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in farm management software and data-driven decision-making.
Work Environment
Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Must be able to print and/or write legibly
The General Manager oversees all aspects of swine operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and adherence to industry standards. This role involves strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and operational oversight to optimize production outcomes. The Operations manager works closely with farm managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and stakeholders to implement best practices in animal health, biosecurity, and sustainability.
This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who is passionate about animal agriculture and business growth in the swine industry.
Role and Responsibilities:
Oversee daily complex operations, including sow farm, nursery, finishing units, feed mill, truck wash, transport and maintenance operations to ensure facility standards within company protocols
Execute communication with company leaders to ensure business is operating at maximum levels
Develop and implement business performance and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, biosecurity protocols, environmental management and regulations.
Manage facility maintenance, equipment upgrades, and technology integration.
Develop and manage budgets, cost control measures, and financial planning.
Analyze production data to optimize feed conversion, growth rates, and profitability.
Responsible for oversight of all grounds and facilitating emergency response structures
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in animal science, Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in swine industry management or a related agricultural leadership role.
Strong knowledge of swine industry, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and herd health management.
Business acumen with experience in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.
Leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in farm management software and data-driven decision-making.
Work Environment
- Mix of office work and on-farm oversight.
- Requires flexibility to travel between farms, feed mills, and transport locations.
- Exposure to livestock and agricultural environments.
Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Must be able to print and/or write legibly