PRODUCTION NUTRITION MANAGER - Swine

The Production Nutrition Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate execution of the nutrition program from the feed mill to the farm. This role focuses on aligning feed delivery/quality with production protocols, and monitoring on-farm execution to optimize performance and efficiency. The position serves as a key liaison between nutrition, production, logistics, and shareholders. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, attention to operational details, and hands-on experience in swine production.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee execution of the feed program across sow farms and finishing sites, ensuring adherence to nutrition and production guidelines
• Conduct routine farm and feed mill visits to monitor feed practices, troubleshoot issues, and reinforce execution of the feed program
• Oversee operations at company-managed feed mills.
• Manage feed budgets and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to feed execution and costs
• Analyzes and interprets production data

• Creates and manages reports related to ingredients, complete feed, and financial analysis associated with feed metrics and financial goals

• Communicate dietary projections and specialty ingredient needs (e.g., medications, additives) to feed mills
• Evaluate in-farm feed systems and feed bin configurations to support accurate delivery and execution
• Monitor biosecurity requirements tied to feed delivery based on farm health status
• Identify and address feed-related issues such as mill delays, delivery disruptions, or emergency needs
• Support development of SOPs, training, and educational resources on feeding programs
• Lead the Quality Assurance program.
• Provides technical support to veterinarians, production team, and contract growers
• Keeps up to date with regulatory changes
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, or related field (required); Master's degree preferred

• 2+ years of experience in swine production and leadership
• Any similar combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Familiarity with contemporary record keeping systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to interact with team members, producers, and industry allies in a professional manner
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to creatively solve problems and build consensus with others for recommendations
• Ability to adapt easily to change
• Identify necessary actions to achieve task completion and to obtain results with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy, production, and feed operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
• The ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs

Position Location & Travel

• Carthage, IL area