• Implement, monitor, and evaluate the farm's genetic program, analyzing the results to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Recommend enhancements to the genetic program by analyzing results and incorporating feedback from external customers regarding herd performance and hog quality.
• Ensures the proper implementation of the approved genetic program.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy, completeness and correctness of breeders' profile and breeder animals' individual records in the field and in the swine management software.
• Oversee and manage heat detection, artificial insemination, boar semen collection and processing and gestation by ensuring that SOPs are complied to.
• Supervise the health and well-being of pregnant sows, ensuring proper nutrition and care throughout the gestation period.
• Conduct regular health checks and manage any issues related to gestation, such as complications or illnesses.
• Ensure sows are housed in appropriate conditions to promote comfort and reduce stress.
• Ensure the achievement of production performance targets.
• Maintain detailed breeding records and ensure data accuracy for analysis and reporting.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to existing breeding programs.
• Monitor and manage barn conditions, including temperature, humidity and ventilation, to ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for sows.
• Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation schedules to prevent disease.
• Ensure proper functioning of all barn equipment, such as feeders, waterers, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal health of sows.
• Implement strategies to minimize stress and promote welfare through environmental enrichment.
• Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the breeding and gestation facilities by coordinating with concerned teams.
• Prepares budget and ensures unit costs are within budget limit.
• Prepares breeding and farrowing projections as guidelines for breeding volume.
• Coordinates with swine sales the hog classification and volume available for sale.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Supervise vaccinations and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Ensure that all staff follow proper handling and welfare guidelines for swine.
• Train and supervise staff working in the breeding and gestation unit.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that breeding and gestation facilities are clean, well-maintained, and biosecure.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Assist with the setup and operation of breeding and gestation pens.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all breeding and gestation activities.
• Prepare reports on reproductive performance, sow health, and unit operations for management review.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements in breeding and gestation practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety training and ensure staff adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with other farm operations as needed, including farrowing, nursery GDU, and finishing units.
• Support the Farm Manager in implementing efficient workflows and improving overall farm operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to farm planning and decision-making processes.
  
  

• Oversee the farrowing process to ensure the safe delivery of piglets.
• Monitor sows during farrowing and provide assistance as needed.
• Ensure piglets receive colostrum and proper care immediately after birth.
• Monitor the health and growth of newborn piglets, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Supervise piglet processing activities such as teeth clipping, tail docking, iron injections and castration as needed.
• Identify and address any health issues in piglets promptly.
• Supervise vaccinations and treatments of sows and piglets.
• Ensure sows receive proper nutrition and care during farrowing and lactation.
• Monitor sows and piglets for any signs of illness or distress and implement appropriate treatments.
• Maintain accurate records of sow health and lactation performance.
• Ensure sows and piglets are housed in appropriate conditions to promote comfort and reduce stress.
• Ensure the achievement of production performance targets.
• Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the facilities by coordinating with concerned teams.
• Prepares budget and ensures unit costs are within budget limit
• Ensure that farrowing facilities are clean, well-maintained, and biosecure.
• Monitor and manage barn conditions, including temperature, humidity and ventilation, to ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for sows and piglets.
• Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation schedules to prevent disease.
• Ensure proper functioning of all barn equipment, such as feeders, waterers, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal health of sows and piglets.
• Implement strategies to minimize stress and promote welfare through environmental enrichment.
• Assist with the setup and operation of farrowing pens.
• Train and supervise staff working in the farrowing unit.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Conduct regular safety training and ensure staff adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of farrowing and piglet care activities.
• Prepare reports on farrowing performance and unit operations for management review.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements in farrowing practices.
• Assist with other farm operations as needed, including breeding & gestation, nursery, GDU and finishing units.
• Support the Farm Manager in implementing efficient workflows and improving overall farm operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to farm planning and decision-making processes.
  
  

• Oversee the feeding, care, and management of weaned piglets to ensure their health and growth.
• Monitor piglets for signs of illness or distress and implement appropriate treatments.
• Ensure piglets receive proper nutrition, vaccinations and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Supervise vaccinations, treatments and medications to piglets as needed.
• Maintain accurate health records for all piglets, including treatments and growth performance.
• Implement biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Monitor and manage barn conditions, including temperature, humidity and ventilation, to ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for piglets.
• Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation schedules to prevent disease.
• Ensure proper functioning of all barn equipment, such as feeders, waterers, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal growth and health of piglets.
• Implement strategies to minimize stress and promote welfare through environmental enrichment and proper space allocation.
• Ensure that nursery facilities are clean, well-maintained, and biosecure.
• Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the facilities by coordinating with concerned teams.
• Assist with the setup and operation of nursery pens and environmental controls.
• Train and supervise staff working in the nursery unit.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases.
• Conduct regular safety training and ensure staff adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of nursery activities, including feed consumption, health treatments and growth performance.
• Prepare reports on piglet performance and unit operations for management review.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements in nursery practices.
• Assist with other farm operations as needed, including breeding, farrowing, GDU and finishing units.
• Support the Farm Manager in implementing efficient workflows and improving overall farm operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to farm planning and decision-making processes.
  
  

• Oversee the feeding, care and management of gilts to ensure their health and development.
• Monitor gilts for signs of illness or distress and implement appropriate treatments.
• Ensure gilts receive proper nutrition, vaccinations and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Conduct 150 day tests and regular assessments to select gilts with the best genetic potential for breeding.
• Implement and oversee testing protocols to evaluate gilt performance and health.
• Maintain detailed records of selection and testing results to inform breeding decisions.
• Utilize genetic and performance data to improve the overall quality and productivity of the herd.
• Ensure proper tagging and identification of gilts for accurate tracking and record-keeping.
• Implement tagging procedures that align with identification systems and that adhere to animal welfare guidelines.
• Maintain detailed records of gilt identification, including tag numbers and corresponding health and performance data.
• Use identification data to monitor individual gilt progress and make informed management decisions.
• Implement and oversee heat detection procedures in gilts.
• Regularly monitor gilts for signs of estrus (heat) and ensure timely identification.
• Maintain detailed records of heat detection, including dates and any related observations.
• Collaborate with the breeding team to ensure gilts are bred at the optimal time for successful conception.
• Implement protocols to expose gilts to sows, ensuring they develop immunity to common farm diseases.
• Monitor the health status of gilts during and after exposure to sows, addressing any health concerns promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of sow exposure activities and outcomes to optimize immunity-building practices.
• Implement acclimatization protocols to expose gilts to sows or other identified biological material, ensuring they develop immunity to common farm diseases.
• Monitor the health status of gilts during and after exposure to sows, addressing any health concerns promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of sow exposure activities and outcomes to optimize immunity-building practices.
• Ensure that gilt development facilities are clean, well-maintained, and biosecure.
• Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the facilities by coordinating with concerned teams.
• Assist with the setup and operation of pens and environmental controls.
• Monitor and manage barn conditions, including temperature, humidity and ventilation, to ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for gilts.
• Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation schedules to prevent disease.
• Ensure proper functioning of all barn equipment, such as feeders, waterers, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal growth and health of gilts.
• Implement strategies to minimize stress and promote welfare through environmental enrichment and proper space allocation.
• Train and supervise staff working in the gilt development unit.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases.
• Conduct regular safety training and ensure staff adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of gilt development activities, including health treatments, growth performance, training progress, identification data, acclimatization and immunity-building activities.
• Prepare reports on gilt performance and unit operations for management review.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements in gilt development practices.
• Assist with other farm operations as needed, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, and finishing units.
• Support the Farm Manager in implementing efficient workflows and improving overall farm operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to farm planning and decision-making processes.
  
  

• Oversee the feeding, care and management of pigs to ensure their health, growth, and development.
• Monitor pigs for signs of illness or distress and implement appropriate treatments.
• Ensure pigs receive proper nutrition, vaccinations and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Administer vaccinations, treatments and medications to pigs as needed.
• Maintain accurate health records for all pigs, including treatments and growth performance.
• Implement biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Monitor and record pig growth rates and feed consumption.
• Analyze growth performance data to ensure pigs are meeting target weights and achieving optimal feed efficiency.
• Implement strategies to optimize growth rates and feed conversion ratios.
• Conduct regular sample weighing of pigs to monitor growth and readiness for market.
• Ensure accurate weighing procedures are followed to determine market weight.
• Prepare and declare pigs for sale based on weight and quality criteria.
• Maintain detailed records of sample weighing and sales declarations for transparency and traceability.
• Monitor and prepare pigs for market, ensuring they meet weight and quality standards.
• Coordinate the transportation of pigs to market or processing facilities.
• Ensure that growing-finishing facilities are clean, well-maintained, and biosecure.
• Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the facilities by coordinating with concerned teams.
• Assist with the setup and operation of pens, feeders, and water systems.
• Monitor and manage barn conditions, including temperature, humidity and ventilation, to ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for pigs.
• Implement and maintain cleaning and sanitation schedules to prevent disease.
• Ensure proper functioning of all barn equipment, such as feeders, waterers, and environmental control systems.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal growth and health of pigs.
• Implement strategies to minimize stress and promote welfare through environmental enrichment and proper space allocation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
• Train and supervise staff working in the growing-finishing unit.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce biosecurity protocols to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases.
• Conduct regular safety training and ensure staff adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of growing-finishing activities, including feed consumption, health treatments, and growth performance.
• Prepare reports on pig performance and unit operations for management review.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements in growing-finishing practices.
• Assist with other farm operations as needed, including breeding, farrowing, nursery, GDU and finishing units.
• Support the Farm Manager in implementing efficient workflows and improving overall farm operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to farm planning and decision-making processes.
  
  

• Supervises, monitors and evaluates the performance of direct subordinates.
• Builds IDP and provides intervention for the development and growth of direct subordinates.
• Monitors the services of the third party manpower service providers.
  
  

• Ensures execution of quality and food safety policy, standards and regulations within the team.
• Responsible for reporting problems related to Halal, food safety & quality management system to identified authorities.
  
  

• Actively participate in all company programs and activities under quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management etc.
• Participates in the expansion projects and/or projects improvements of the swine division as may be assigned.
• Performs other tasks related to the job as may be assigned by the immediate superior.
  
  

• EDUCATION:
  
  

• EXPERIENCE:
  
  

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

• Working knowledge in swine breeding, heat detection, artificial insemination, boar semen evaluation and processing and gestation procedures.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic communication skills
• Above average numerical skills
  
  

• Very good leadership abilities
• Very good problem solving and analysis
• Fast Tempo
• Highly detail-oriented
• Very good organization skills
• Very Good coordination skills
  
  

• Moderate physical effort, working with moderate heavy weight (10 to 20kg)
  
  

• Occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements.

Please refer to job description.