Breeding/Gestation Lead

Description

Breeding Lead Objective: The Breeding Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing the daily activities within the breeding and gestations areas of the sow farm. This role ensures that all breeding processes—including heat detection, artificial insemination, pregnancy, and animal movement—are completed safely, accurately, and on time. The Breeding Lead works closely with the Sow Farm Manager to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and teamwork. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):

Breeding, Reproductive Management & Animal Care

• Lead daily breeding area tasks including heat detection, breeding, gilt development, and pregnancy checks
• Ensure consistent and accurate artificial insemination practices
• Coordinate sow movement through breeding, gestation and farrowing preparation
• Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the breeding area. Submit production records      and corrections on time
• Report animal health concerns to manager/veterinary
• Monitor sow condition, health, and behavior
• Enforce biosecurity procedures and animal welfare guidelines
• Monitor feed, water, and ventilation for assigned areas

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Swine Production-breeding or AI, Preferred
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and be part of a weekend rotation schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements:  

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and handling animals
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects 50+ lbs
• Work in both hot and cold environments depending on the season.
• Early morning hours are common
• Strict adherence to biosecurity and PPE requirements
• Indoor livestock environment with dust, noise, and varying temperatures common

Benefits: 

• Competitive wage based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance along with life and short-term disability
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Retirement plan option

** Looking to fill positions at multiple sites**