Hog Barn Manager

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Hog Production, the Hog Barn Manager will be accountable for all areas and activities of the 3250 head finishing site.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead by example to provide effective leadership, coaching and training to all employees under their direction
- Recruitment, selection and orientation of employees
- Training employees on a continuous basis through Pork Avenue Training and on the job training, SOP update, OHS and HR related matters
- Workforce planning - ability to evaluate the effectiveness of staffing compliments and individual’s performance in meeting the production targets
- Evaluate and manage employee’s performance
- Create an environment where employees are motivated to achieve company targets and objectives
- Reporting on variances in purchasing and developing corrective action plans to avoid shortages or excess in inventory
- Accountable for the implementation of CQA, Food Safety and Animal Welfare polices
- Accountable for the Environment and Sustainability initiatives on site
- Maintains a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and safe work procedures while maintaining compliance with the MLAF OHS Program
- Ensures that the site is kept in a good state of repair by implementing a routine maintenance program
- Accurate payroll record keeping, tracking of absenteeism, vacation days, hours worked
- Effective strategic decision making - the ability to recognize that a decision is required and having the ability to seek the necessary information to make the decision
- Ability to prioritize the workload for their position and for the team through working with the Team Leads
- Identifying mechanical issues and recommending solutions to maximize the performance of the equipment
- Works with the Manager, Hog Production or the Senior Specialist, Hog Production to follow and implement new programs to meet and exceed MLAF production and financial targets
- Review data reporting in all areas to transact and look for efficiencies
- Work in all production areas of the farm, as required
- Accountable for accurate inventory levels and purchasing
- Attendance at Hog Barn Manager/Operations/Health and Safety Meetings/Training workshops as required

**Required Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a swine production role is required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role is required
- Computer knowledge is required
- Grade 12 diploma is preferred
- Post-secondary education is an asset
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- The ability to:

- train and coach employees in an effective manner
- work in a team environment
- work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously
- manage potentially stressful situations
- work independently and with little direction
- The ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values
- Excellent knowledge of hog production that pertains to the role.