Sow Farm Manager Job at Swine Vet Center Management, Des Moines, IA

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  • Swine Vet Center Management
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $60,000 +

Position Title:Sow Farm Manager

Location: ON-SITE, MIDWEST (MN, SD, IA, IL)

Company:Swine Vet Center Management

About Us

Swine Vet Center Management partners directly with clients to maximize production and profitability. We currently support operations across Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois, with a growing team of 75+ employees.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicatedSow Farm Managerto oversee daily operations and lead our team in maintaining a high-performing, well-managed sow herd. This role combines hands-on animal care with people leadership and requires someone who takes pride in keeping a farm running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

What Youll Do

  • Oversee day-to-day sow farm operations, including breeding, farrowing, and weaning.
  • Lead, train, and support employees to drive performance, safety, and teamwork.
  • Monitor sow and piglet health, respond to concerns quickly, and partner with veterinarians on herd health protocols.
  • Plan and manage breeding schedules, production targets, and pig flow.
  • Keep accurate records of production, chores, and staff schedules.
  • Enforce strict biosecurity and safety standards to protect herd health and farm integrity.
  • Coordinate feed, supplies, and equipment needs with management and vendors.
  • Work alongside employees in daily chores, modeling high standards for the team.
  • Manage and oversee employee housing.

What Youll Bring

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop a team.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfort with technology and record-keeping systems.
  • Dedication to animal welfare, biosecurity, and farm safety best practices.

Qualifications

  • Valid drivers license required
  • Physically able to work in a barn environment and perform hands-on tasks
  • Prior experience in swine production required, sow farm experience strongly preferred
  • Previous management or lead role in a sow operation preferred

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Swine Vet Center Management, we believe great work happens in a supportive, collaborative environment. Youll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement in swine production
  • Open, transparent communication with leadership

Benefits

  • Health Insurance employer covers 80% of single coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary dental, vision, and short-term disability
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401k with employer contribution (after one year)

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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