Swine Feed Operations Specialist

PIC North America, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated Swine Feed Operations Specialist to join our team. 

The Swine Feed Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations related to the production, quality control, and distribution of swine feed. Coordinating the purchase of all feed inputs (corn, soybean meal, DDGS, and micro ingredients) monitoring feed inventory, feed biosecurity, and managing relationships for all Genus PIC affiliated feed mills.  This role ensures that feed is manufactured efficiently, meets nutritional and safety standards, and is delivered on time to support optimal swine health and performance. The individual will work closely with PIC owned-nucleus farms to optimize profit margins on all non-breeding stock pigs from owned farms, which involves the development of strategic models intended to maximize profitability. This role is also responsible for administrative duties such as analyzing and reporting commodity trends, diet composition, and reporting on biosecurity issues as they arise. These outcomes will be achieved through negotiating marketing contracts with packers for by-products and hedging commodity purchases with external consulting partners.

This position will develop collaborative relationships, monitor operational metrics, and support implementation of best practices of feed manufacturing in owned and contracted feed mills. This role is also responsible for driving strategic initiatives, fostering cross-functional alignment, and ensuring continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role requires you to work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment, including the ability to multi-task and anticipate needs while managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail.

This position is remotely based in the Midwestern region of the United States. Up to 50% domestic travel and occasional international travel may be required. Travel may increase in times of business need.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - 100,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Proactively assess market conditions, cost of production (i.e. feed cost, mortality rates, etc.), transport costs, package matrices and on-farm constraints to develop a marketing plan to capture incremental income on a weekly, monthly and/or seasonal basis.
• Support the negotiation of basis contracts for the purchase of commodity inputs that provide feed for all PIC owned and leased farms.
• Evaluate and assess the best markets for slaughter of intact boars based on the location of the farm and processor’s base price formula, weight grid, and discount schedule.
• Research and evaluate marketing contracts and support negotiating the renewal of slaughter agreements with packers throughout North America using the best possible pricing formula.
• Develop and maintain relationships with multiple pig procurement and processing companies.
• Regularly monitor slaughter summaries and receipts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a working relationship with the current four (4) and any new PIC affiliated feed mills to ensure biosecurity protocols are followed, feed composition is within specification, and inventory follows a first-in-first out flow.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of market trends, production technologies and industry practices.
• Work directly with the Nutrition Team to provide support to all ingredients and complete-feed suppliers.
• Work directly with Quality Assurance to maintain a comprehensive list of approved suppliers of all feed ingredients through the QUEST Quality Systems Management program.
• Monitor feed quality to specific standards and develop action plans if improvement is needed.

Basic Qualifications: (required) 

• A bachelor’s degree in Feed Science, Animal Science, or another related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within intensive swine production systems including knowledge of animal husbandry, production system management, biosecurity, supplier relationship management, account management, and contract negotiation.
• A basic understanding of swine nutrition requirements for pigs at all stages of life
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications, including advanced spreadsheet and databased modeling skills.
• Up to 50% domestic travel and occasional international travel may be required. Travel may increase in times of business need.

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Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.