Gilt Developer Unit Lead - Hilltop Livestock LLC
Company: No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE
Role summary
Gilt Developer Unit Lead - Hilltop Livestock LLC is a role at No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE in Phillips County, Kansas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-08. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Gilt Developer Unit Lead - Hilltop Livestock LLC
- Company
- No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE
- Location
- Phillips County, Kansas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team focused on developing and maintaining a healthy herd of replacement gilts. If you have a knack for animal husbandry and enjoy a hands-on leadership role, this position offers great stability and the chance to make a real impact on the farm's success. No degree is necessary to excel here!
Job description
Objective
The Gilt Developer Unit (GDU) Lead is responsible for overseeing the development and health of replacement gilts to ensure a high-quality breeding herd. This role involves managing daily operations, supervising staff, and implementing protocols for gilt selection, nutrition, biosecurity, and health management. The GDU Lead works closely with production teams to ensure optimal reproductive performance and genetic progress while maintaining animal welfare and farm efficiency.
Role and Responsibilities
Oversee the daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
Implement and monitor gilt selection criteria to ensure high-quality replacement females.
Identify and address health issues promptly through proper treatment and management practices.
Manage acclimation and isolation protocols for incoming gilts to maintain herd health.
Monitor gilt growth rates, reproductive performance, and overall development.
Enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease introduction and spread.
Maintain accurate records of gilt inventories, health treatments, and reproductive performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and animal welfare regulations.
Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of barns, feeding systems, and ventilation.
Monitor environmental conditions to optimize animal comfort and growth.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions or facility needs.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred
2+ years of experience in swine production, preferably with gilt development.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with swine industry regulations and biosecurity protocols.
Work Environment
Farm-based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas
Requires hands-on animal handling and manual labor.
Some travel may be required for training or company meetings.
Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths
Additional Requirements
Must be able to work weekend rotation
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings
Other duties as assigned by supervisor