YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Biosecurity Manager opportunity based out of Ames, Iowa. In this highly impactful role, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing biosecurity measures within our organization. This person will be instrumental in outbreak investigations and driving process improvements to ensure the health of our herds.
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 connecting 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
- Foster collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams which includes farms, support departments, contractors and vendors that operate on our premises to promote a culture of biosecurity awareness and accountability
- Utilize multiple communication platforms to disseminate important biosecurity updates, guidelines, and protocols effectively
- Lead or participate in outbreak investigations to identify the source, spread and containment of biosecurity incidents
- Collect, analyze and interpret data related to biosecurity breaches, trends and performance metrics
- Support farms in implementation of continuous improvement actions identified in internal assessments
- Assist continuous improvement team in the updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as needed.
- Support veterinarians and/or the research department in executing research trials that support system initiatives and continuous improvement, as needed.
- Any and all other duties deemed necessary by Supervisor.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 2 to 5 years of swine experience, minimum, required.
- Passion and professional interest in biosecurity and animal health.
- Innate curiosity and desire to learn and improve as it relates to biosecurity in the system and industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred, but not required.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Preferred:
- Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) preferred, but not required.
SCHEDULE
Expected hours are Mon-Fri, 1st shift.
COMPENSATION
We offer a competitive salary based on your skills and experience.
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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
- The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Field and office work.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
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:
https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/
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.
