Iowa Select Farms is seeking a Wean-to-Finish Marketing Specialist to join its Rockwell City operations. The role focuses on identifying ideal market hogs by site, developing and executing targeted marketing plans, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to optimize hog performance and packer outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine site visits to verify marketing previews, marketing plans, identification of top weight hogs, and loading accuracy in line with ISF protocols and expectations.
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve marketing and economic goals at the company level and within the geographic area, including production performance, revenue, marketing, and cost-management KPIs.
- Communicate cross-functionally on issues identified or concerns that need to be addressed by another area of the business.
- Forecast, select, and mark hogs for market.
- Ensure site managers and load crews have the supplies, tools, and facilities needed to load market hogs on schedule.
- Collaborate with the transportation department on loads that require rescheduling to maximize overall average weights and meet targets for standard deviation and coefficient of variation on non-closeout loads.
- Understand ideal market weights and adjust marketing dates through previews and physical weighing of pigs when necessary.
- Reduce sort loss premiums for individual pigs and loads while maintaining emphasis on achieving or exceeding full value market hogs to packing plants.
- Develop and implement site-specific marketing plans, with training across technical production skills, building and site maintenance, and development of finish supervisors, independent contractors, and ISF direct employees.
- Monitor overall pig health and communicate with the Staff Veterinarian and Senior Finishing Supervisor on field developments.
- Promote and demonstrate safe animal handling practices and follow vehicle usage guidelines.
- Coordinate pickup and delivery of supplies in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with supervisors to identify animals needing timely euthanasia and complete the process according to ISF protocols.
- Assist leadership in strategy development and ongoing improvement efforts.
- Maintain punctual attendance and readiness to enter barns at the scheduled start times.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Previous experience in swine production operations is desired.
- Computer skills to run reports, data entry, email, Word, Excel, and navigate the tools site to locate important company documents.
- Swine production operations: 3 years (Preferred)
- Computer knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)
Technologies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Purpose of Position
The role provides direct ownership of identifying, by site and route, the ideal market hogs according to system weight targets while reducing weight variation and sort losses and maximizing the share of pigs sent to a primary packer. It also involves evaluating and suggesting enhancements to marketing strategies at the barn level to meet system targets.
Company Values
- Commitment to doing the right thing daily, operating with character and integrity, and stewarding resources across our animals, people, environment, and community.
- Treat people with respect, recognizing that no one is more important than another.
- Hold ourselves accountable, taking ownership of performance and outcomes while addressing strengths and areas for improvement.
- Continuously improve processes, drive results, and create efficiencies through data-informed problem solving and experience.
- Respond to change with confidence, openness, and positive energy.
Company Expectations
- Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times and report violations or concerns to management.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures, with ongoing education to maintain a safe work environment.
- Follow the animal wellbeing policy and partner with the Production Well-being team if an incident occurs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Indirectly supervise employees and contractors, planning, assigning, and directing work in accordance with policies and laws.
- Coordinate with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints.
- Handle discipline and termination as needed and in line with company policy.
- Recognize and reward employees for high performance through positive feedback and company programs.
Work Environment
- Some tasks may be performed in outside weather conditions.
- The work environment can be loud with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
- Seasonal nuisance levels of gases and dust, particularly in winter months, may be present.
Physicality Requirements
- Stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and communicate effectively.
- Lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders or navigate gates as part of daily tasks.
- Climb in and out of livestock trailers that can be as short as 48 inches in height.
Position Type / Hours of Work
Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week. Day shift Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work as job duties demand and additional availability during staffing challenges.
Travel
Regular travel is required, using a company vehicle.
Education, Experience and Other Qualifications
- Previous experience in swine production operations is desired.
- Computer knowledge/skills to run reports, data entry, email, Word, Excel, and navigate the tools site to access important company documents.
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
Work Location
On the road
