Posted 6 days ago
Team Lead, Hog Barn - Farrowing
@ Canada Packers Inc.
Killarney, Manitoba
Overview
Canada Packers Inc. is hiring a full-time Team Lead for the farrowing barn at its Stockdale Sow site in Killarney, MB. The role oversees farrowing area operations, supervises staff, and manages animal health, welfare, biosecurity and production data. Pay is competitive and based on experience; the schedule includes rotating shifts with weekends, holidays and occasional alarm response.
Responsibilities:
- Manage occupational health and safety protocols
- Ensure animal health, welfare, biosecurity and vaccination schedules
- Record and analyze production data
- Manage inventory and order medication and supplies
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance
Requirements summary:
- Minimum one year of swine production experience
- Supervisory or management experience with team leadership
- Grade 12 diploma preferred
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to a rural location
- Availability for weekend and holiday rotational shifts
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Canada Packers Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.
We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.
Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!
About This Opportunity
Location: Stockdale Sow (Killarney, MB)
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience
Schedule: Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.
Are you an experienced professional in swine production with leadership skills? As a Team Lead in the Farrowing Barn at Canada Packers, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of our animals while leading a dedicated team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, you’ll oversee all activities in the farrowing areas and supervise staff. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
- Implementing CP programs to achieve production goals.
- Ensuring animal health and welfare, biosecurity, and vaccination schedules.
- Monitoring ventilation and heat settings.
- Recording and analyzing data accurately.
- Managing inventory and placing orders for medication and supplies.
- Ensuring cleanliness and adherence to washing and disinfecting procedures.
- Implementing feeding programs and monitoring hog body conditions.
- Applying culling criteria in collaboration with the Manager.
- Supervising and evaluating staff performance.
- Performing general maintenance tasks.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility may be requested during the recruitment process.
- Minimum one year of experience in swine production.
- Supervisory or management experience with team leadership skills.
- Grade 12 diploma preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
- Availability for weekend and holiday shifts on a rotational basis.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
- 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
- Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets.
- Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
- Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
- Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.
- For this position, we offer housing support to help ease relocation or commuting challenges.
Championing diversity is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.
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