Director of Live Hog Operations
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Westminster
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 720 independent
farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef and lamb traditionally,
humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. Niman
Ranch is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into
its second century of growth and innovation.SummaryThe Director of
Live Hog Operations oversees all aspects of Niman Ranch s hog
procurement program, including relationships with network of family
farmers, live hog logistics, field team performance, fiscal year
planning/forecasting, procurement/contracts and all other
activities that support the procurement of Niman Ranch eligible
market hogs.Principal and Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesOversight/leadership of the Field Agent team,
Logistics team, and Weaned Pig ManagerForecasting (fiscal year and
five year outlook) for market hog availability and hog costGrowth
modeling and acquisition of new farmersDevelopment of contracts,
pricing mechanisms and other programsFarmer event planning,
educational Zoom session planning and team educations
opportunitiesCollaborations with marketing and communications to
tell brand storyFarmer outreach and relationship buildingMinimum
Education and ExperienceBachelor s degree in Animal Science or
other relevant agriculture field and 7+ years of experience in
niche market/all natural/ABF swine production5+ years of
progressive leadership experience, preferably with remote
teamsAbility to travel frequently to locations throughout the
Midwest, about 25%Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and database
programsEnvironmental Factors and Physical RequirementsTime may be
spent at farms, plants or in an office environment. This will
include exposure to varying temperatures in extreme heat or cold,
exposed to seasonal weather conditions.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Highlands Ranch , Director of Live Hog Operations, Executive , Westminster, Colorado
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