Prestage Farms is seeking an Assistant Production Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the movement and delivery of market hogs from contract growers to processing facilities. This role ensures hogs are marketed at optimal weights while meeting packer schedules, animal welfare standards, and company production goals. The Assistant Production Coordinator works closely with growers, transportation providers, field staff, and processing plants to ensure efficient, timely, and compliant hog flow. Primary responsibilities may include the following, among others:

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate the weekly and daily movement of market hogs to processing plants

Monitor hog weights, growth projections, and inventory to optimize market readiness

Communicate regularly with contract growers regarding load dates, counts, and expectations

Coordinate transportation logistics, including load times, truck availability, and route efficiency

Adjust schedules based on plant needs, weather, animal health, and production changes

Maintain accurate records of schedules, loads, weights, and deliveries

Ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines, biosecurity protocols, and company policies

Collaborate with field supervisors, veterinarians, and production teams to address issues impacting marketability

Respond to after-hours scheduling changes or emergencies as required

Use scheduling software, spreadsheets, and production data systems to support decision-making

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, business, or related field required

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with grower representatives, drivers, and plant personnel

Ability to analyze data and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and scheduling or production management software

Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Critical thinking skills

Adapts to change well

Willing to work with a diverse group of individuals

Working Conditions

Office-based with frequent phone communication, email, and text

On-call availability will be required to manage schedule changes or urgent issues

Benefits

Some Of Our Benefits Include

Affordable Family Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Savings Account Contributions

For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team

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