Farm Office Manager
Perdue Farms
- Benton, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for onboarding all new associates according to company policy
- Lead on farm training events for all associates
- Ensure all farm production records are current and accurate
- Serve as the backup to the Farm Manager for all Kronos related activities includes but not limited to schedules, time punches, disciplinary actions, approvals, etc.
- Responsible for the farm supplies order and on farm inventory of products
- Assist in production related tasks as need; including but not limited to: weaning, pregnancy checking, vaccinating, and serving as a backup for other department managers
- Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis
- Notify and discuss openly with management any problems, concerns, or questions
- Recognize and manage unique situations that require special attention or treatment
- Maintain a clean/ orderly appearance around the office/ farm
- Conserve farm resources such as supplies, equipment, and time
- Anticipate and prevent problems whenever possible rather than allowing problems to develop and progress and then reacting to them
- Communicate openly and freely with others
- Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
- B.S. degree in Animal Science or related field, OR minimum of one-year experience in straw-bedded pork production system, OR minimum of two years’ experience in traditional pork production.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to lead by example and manage a team of 2-5 people
- Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player