A Farm or Ranch Manager manages operations at a farm or ranch. Directs crop production and management of livestock herds and supervises farm workers who grow and harvest crops or tend to farm animals. Purchases supplies such as seed, fertilizer or animal feed, operates and repairs farm equipment, and maintains facilities. Monitors prices and adapts production as needed due to market changes, weather conditions or other factors.
Utica, MN Job Details Full-time $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Biological safety protocols Employee onboarding Business Management Staff supervision Team member evaluation Microsoft Outlook Spreadsheets Coaching Word embeddings Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Mid-level Team development Professional development support Bachelor's degree Animal husbandry biosecurity Talent career development Root cause analysis Farming Task assignment Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Staffing management General management Production troubleshooting Team building Database software proficiency Full Job Description Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, collaborative pork producer. At Holden Farms, we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today! The Sow Farm Supervisor reports to the General Manager in the Sow division and supervises a 4,000+ head sow farms and related personnel, including day-to-day tasks of the farm, ensuring production targets are met, and supervising farm employees.
Essential Job Functions:
Communicate and promote Holden Farm's core values and goals to employees Provide leadership to your teams through solid communication, proactive prioritization, and effective delegation Effectively collaborate with Sow Farm Supervisors and other Management team members to reach farm and company goals Attract, develop, and motivate employees while effectively delegating and measuring performance Analyze the root cause of performance issues and execute action to restore performance Collaborate with Sow Farm Managers to define appropriate staffing levels and work to maintain that level consistently Participate in the onboarding of new employees and create an environment that is welcoming and promotes their growth and development Coach employees on performance evaluations and development plans Encourage employee development by identifying opportunities for growth within sow farms and company Understand, follow, and uphold
Holden Farms' Biosecurity Programs Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to lead others in high-demand situations Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop Self-motivated and hard-working
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in management or relevant experience Proficient with computers, smartphones, spreadsheets and databases Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to lead others in high demand situations Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop Strong interest in team building and staff development Organized with strong attention to detail Self-motivated and hard-working Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
