Gilt Specialist

Job description

Objective: Oversee gilt grow out operations to ensure accurate inventory management, genetic integrity, animal selection and quality, and timely availability for internal and external customers. Collaborate closely with Multiplication, Gilt Logistics, Data Bureau, and Health teams to manage gilt flow, transportation, testing, vaccination compliance, and shipment clearance, while optimizing site capacity, reducing rejects, and supporting shareholder and customer satisfaction. Role and Responsibilities: · Manage gilt flow, placement, and turn schedules across gilt grow out sites · Support gilt selection, training, and readiness to ensure animals meet quality, health, and age specifications · Track and reconcile gilt inventories, adjusting for movements, sales, culls, and transfers · Ensure correct use of grow out facilities (capacity compliance, age targets, downtime between turns, wash and disinfection) · Coordinate gilt availability with Gilt Logistics Specialist and Multiplication team · Process gilt orders, including scheduling, health documentation, and shipment clearance · Review testing results and vaccination records to approve gilts for shipment · Monitor gilt quality, rejec...