Unit Manager

General Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of technicians to ensure production & financial goals of the unit are met
• Perform required administrative duties, including work schedules, payroll timesheets, expenses, etc
• Provide training and mentoring to all staff to ensuring SOP’s are available, followed and implemented
• Provide regular feedback to staff including through the annual performance evaluation program
• Comply with company policies regarding the hiring, discipline and termination of employees
• Responsible for planning work schedules for barn staff in accordance with labour budgets
• Lead or aid with the movement of pigs in and out of assigned unit
• Ensure unit is CPE & ACA compliant
• Responsible for implementing and following assigned feed budgets and provide feed bin inventories as required
• Ensure low stress animal handling practices are being followed
• Implement all biosecurity protocols, including shower in, shower out, rodent control, visitors, security of unit, etc.
• Work with Health Services to implement herd health protocols – sanitation, treatments, vaccinations, etc.
• Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature control settings for the unit
• Coordinate maintenance in and outside of barn, including manure management, ventilation, feed & water systems, penning/slats, and general building maintenance, yard upkeep, dead removal & snow removal
• Understand OH&S regulations associated with the Unit and ensure compliance with the use of personal protective equipment, safe work procedures and company policies
• Ensure incidents at unit are documented and reported in a timely manner
• Conduct regular staff meetings
• Maintain proper inventory of general and veterinary barn supplies, order from Central Purchasing as needed
• Test, respond and acknowledge barn alarms and ensure adequate coverage for afterhours is maintained at all times & be available for emergency duties
• Ensure preventative maintenance & procedures on barn equipment are performed and verified
• Other duties as required

Required Experience

• Strong personnel, management, leadership, time management, training & motivational skills
• A clear focus to attain results
• The ability to hold effective staff meetings
• Computer skills – ability to understand and analyze production and financial records & budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An empathetic nature towards animals