Murphy-Brown hires manager trainees and places them in a one to two year training program to become a swine farm manager. The manager trainee will learn to handle all phases of swine production (farrowing, breeding, nursery and finishing). Training is hands on. Sow farms range in size from 1200 farrow to finish to 11,000 wean pig farms.

Supervisory and management training is included to develop a manager that is prepared to handle all phases of production and employee management.

SUMMARY:

• Achieves technically competency in all farm department areas
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, farm animal flow, health and medication systems, genetic selection and testing, programs etc
• Becomes familiar with the requirements of all Murphy-Brown Management Systems: Environmental Management System (EMS), Animal Welfare Management System (AWMS), Biosecuity Management System (BMS) and Safety
• Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management
• Develops key leadership and management skills
• Completes the Manager Trainee Development Plan checklist according to expectations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements for this position include a degree and/or equivalent experience, strong work ethic, a thirst for knowledge and a desire to always seek for continuous improvement. Potential to lead and manage a group of employees. Swine production knowledge preferred.

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