Hord Family Farms

Director of Sow Production

Bucyrus, OH - Full Time

At Hord Family Farms, our success relies on our people and processes. We're currently seeking a Director of Sow Production to join our sow production leadership team and oversee multiple sow farm locations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of swine production experience, including 3 years in leadership. Strong knowledge of sow production, animal husbandry, and standard operating procedures is essential; along with solid organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. A focus on continuous improvement and team development is key to thriving in this role.

Who We Are:
The Hord family is in its 5th generation of family farming, with over 100 years of farming heritage. Headquartered in North Central Ohio and having satellite locations in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, Hord Farms is a pig, cow, and grain farm. Collectively, we market over 1.3 million pigs per year. We strive to raise our animals with care and utilize modern and advanced farming practices to be efficient and sustainable. 

A Day in the Life:

  • Lead by example, embodying Hord’s culture, vision, and core values to inspire teams and align practices with company goals.
  • Mentor and coach farm leaders, setting clear expectations and fostering team growth.
  • Plan and oversee production goals and targets, ensuring adherence to SOPs and high operational standards.
  • Monitor farm performance using data, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Anticipate and address challenges, including team member challenges and biosecurity threats.
  • Drive innovation, efficiency, and compliance with production, safety and biosecurity procedures.
  • Build strong cross-departmental relationships to enhance collaboration.
  • Ensure optimal staffing and team engagement while serving as contingency support when needed.
  • Full-time position, 45-50 hours per week, with minimal travel to satellite locations as needed.
What You Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Animal Science or a related field preferred
  • A collaborative style and relationship-building skills with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
  • High level of detail, self-motivation, and organization to achieve quality results, with the ability to manage a variety of key initiatives concurrently
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Proven record of reliability and a desire to excel, with experience leading in the U.S. swine industry
Your Rewards:
  • Competitive wages based on level of experience
  • Company-provided work vehicle, technology, and HORD apparel gear
  • PTO: 10 vacation days, 5 personal days and 6 recognized holidays per year 
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (starting at less than $30/pay)
  • 401(k) with company match

We look forward to talking to you more in depth about the opportunities at HORD!

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