Welcome to I & S Furrer Farms!
We’re currently hiring a Farrowing Department Manager to join our swine production team in Wolcott, IN. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee daily operations of the farrowing department and play a critical role in animal care, team leadership, and overall farm success.
This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal husbandry. If you enjoy leading a small team, working closely with livestock, and taking pride in doing things the right way every day, we’d love to talk with you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Overseeing all daily operations within the farrowing department
- Leading and supporting a team of 3–4 coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient workflows
- Caring for the health and well-being of sows and piglets, including feeding, watering, treatments, vaccinations, and monitoring animal health
- Monitoring and overseeing the birthing process and ensuring piglets receive proper care in accordance with company SOPs
- Detecting illness or health concerns and proactively administering treatments or medications
- Maintaining accurate records and submitting weekly reports on time
- Ensuring cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the department
- Following all farm biosecurity practices to protect herd health
- Promoting a safe work environment and enforcing best practices
- Providing guidance, support, and answers to questions related to farrowing operations
- Offering ideas and suggestions to management to improve efficiency and productivity
- Supporting the Farm Manager with additional duties as needed
What we’re looking for:
- A strong desire to work with swine and perform animal husbandry tasks daily
- Previous leadership experience in a farrowing department preferred, or at least 2 years of experience as an animal caretaker in a commercial swine farrowing facility
- A solid work history with reliable references
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example
- Availability to work 5 days per week, every third weekend (Saturday & Sunday), and holidays
- Respectful, team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on animal welfare and safety
Physical & work environment expectations:
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, and remain on your feet for up to 9 hours per day
- Frequently bend, reach, pull, and lift; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance
- Comfortable working in environments with dust, odors, livestock manure, noise, and temperature extremes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where your experience and dedication truly make an impact - both on the team and the animals in your care.
