ANIMAL WELFARE MANAGER - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Dalhart, TX
About the Job
Position Title: Animal Welfare Manager
Department: Live Pork
Location: Dalhart, TX (TX/CO Region)
Salary Class: Salaried
Reports to: EHS Director
Purpose & Scope: The Animal Welfare Manager will conduct animal welfare audits, deliver hands-on animal handling training, coordinate PQA training and certifications, and actively participate in program support for the JBS Live Pork Texas – Colorado Region (TXC0). The TXCO Region has locations in Dalhart, TX, Lamar, CO and contract farms in Iowa and Illinois.
A successful candidate will be able to work independently and maintain objective judgment. They will also need to be able to work with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to Farm Managers, Production Managers, Field Managers, Contract Growers, Transporters, and processing plant personnel, to collaborate and provide feedback.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Conduct and provide feedback on internal animal welfare and transportation audits (40%)
- Deliver hands on training to Field Managers, contract growers, and live haul drivers (30%)
- Coordinate and attend 3rd party audits (10%)
- Assist with record keeping, reporting and development of internal programs and materials (10%)
- Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders (10%)
- Overnight Travel approximately twice a quarter
Working Conditions: Extensive travel required. Must be comfortable working in hog production facilities and around live animals.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to become PAACO Certified. PAACO Certification Requirements:
- B.S or higher with relevant livestock experience of 3 years within the past 5 years
- OR Associates degree with relevant livestock experience in 5 of the last 7 years
- OR High school diploma with relevant livestock experience of 10 years within the past 15 years
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual: English-Spanish strongly preferred
- Self-motivated
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict
- Comfortable in training situations
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: paid sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.
Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Source : Pilgrim's Pride Corporation