Department Leader, Breeding

Job overview

The Department Leader, Breeding role is onsite in Truman, MN. Compensation is listed as $25–$33 per hour. The role supports the breeding department at Schwartz Farms and is accountable to the Unit Manager. The leader manages production flow and performs, supervises, and trains staff in breeding operations. The role contributes to production targets and animal welfare by coordinating breeding schedules, animal care, barn operations, staff training, and required records.

What you'll do

• Supervise, train, and perform artificial breeding techniques, heat and pregnancy checks, vaccinations, feeding, and animal flow
• maintain biosecurity and animal welfare standards
• manage inventory and breeding records
• oversee barn equipment, cleanliness, ventilation, and safety
• train and schedule employees
• maintain PQA certification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

department leader

breeding

animal production

swine

production scheduling

animal welfare

biosecurity

staff training

truman mn

schwartz farms

$25–$33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leadership role combining breeding production, staff supervision, animal welfare, barn operations, and recordkeeping; position may involve non-standard business hours.

About the employer

Schwartz Farms, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Hog and Pig Farming. Sector: 11.