Sow Care Manager - Guymon, OK

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Sow Care Manager opportunity in our Guymon location. The Sow Care Manager will be responsible for collaborating with veterinary and production teams to implement and maintain herd health plans. You will serve as a liaison between sow farms and health and welfare leadership while conducting routine farm visits to monitor care practices, provide coaching, and assess protocol adherence.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support biosecurity compliance and lead response efforts during disease outbreaks (e.g., PRRS, PED, influenza)

Monitor treatment and sow/litter mortality data, investigate deviations, and drive corrective actions

Ensure proper medication and vaccination usage, withdrawal compliance, and thorough documentation

Train caretakers and sow farm supervisors in best practices for sow care, farrowing, and piglet handling

Mentor staff on early identification of illness, farrowing challenges, and welfare concerns

Review and analyze production data including sow performance, piglet survivability, and treatment rates

Identify trends in sow and piglet health and partner with teams to improve outcomes

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Veterinarian

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: The details listed below are the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation[s) may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, not required.

SCHEDULE (A Shift) - As needed or if the schedule is outside of regular business hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes a normal office environment.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site by clicking here.

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.