Team Lead, Hog Barn - Breeding/Farrowing

- Zhoda, MB

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact

About this opportunity:

- Location: Premium Gilt Site 1 Sow (Zhoda, MB)
- Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience
- Schedule: Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Are you an experienced professional in swine production with leadership skills? As a Team Lead in the Breeding and Farrowing Barn at Canada Packers, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of our animals while leading a dedicated team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, you’ll oversee all activities in the Breeding/ Farrowing areas and supervise staff. Your responsibilities include:

- Managing Occupational Health and Safety Working with the Barn Manager to implement CP programs to achieve specific production goals.
- Managing animal health and welfare, biosecurity, vaccinations, and reporting any health concerns to the Barn Manager.




- Detecting heat patterns and carrying out natural or artificial insemination.
- Following and implementing breeding and farrowing group work plans.
- Planning weanling schedules with the Barn Manager, selecting sows to be weaned, and preparing and recording weanling shipping numbers.
- Monitoring ventilation and heat settings throughout the barn areas.
- Accurately recording and analyzing data.
- Monitoring inventory of medications and supplies and placing orders through the Barn Manager.
- Ensuring breeding and farrowing areas are clean and that washing and disinfecting procedures are followed.
- Reporting any unusual problem areas to the Barn Manager.
- Implementing CP sow and piglet feeding programs.
- Monitoring hog body condition and overall animal comfort.
- Following culling criteria and implementing them in collaboration with the Barn Manager.
- Supervising and evaluating staff.
- Performing general maintenance.

Skills & Experience:

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office workplace,



team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact

About this opportunity:

- Location: Premium Gilt Site 1 Sow (Zhoda, MB)
- Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience
- Schedule: Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Are you an experienced professional in swine production with leadership skills? As a Team Lead in the Breeding and Farrowing Barn at Canada Packers, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of our animals while leading a dedicated team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, you’ll oversee all activities in the Breeding/ Farrowing areas and supervise staff. Your responsibilities include:

- Managing Occupational Health and Safety Working with the Barn Manager to implement CP programs to achieve specific production goals.
- Managing animal health and welfare, biosecurity, vaccinations, and reporting any health concerns to the Barn Manager.
- Detecting heat patterns and carrying out natural or artificial insemination.
- Following and implementing breeding and farrowing group work plans.
- Planning weanling schedules with the Barn Manager, selecting sows to be weaned, and preparing and recording weanling shipping numbers.
- Monitoring ventilation and heat settings throughout the barn areas.<

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