We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Multiplication Officer to oversee and manage all aspects of a DanBred multiplication farm in the Philippines.
You are a Philippine national who are passionate about swine production and keen on joining the world’s leading swine genetics company and the exciting journey we are on in the Philippines. If you want to join an already strong team and to have the opportunity to grow personally as well as professionally, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
DanBred is a world leader in pig genetics and service solutions for pig producers. For more than 120 years, we have developed a concept that supports the breeding of healthy and efficient pigs that produce more with fewer resources. In this way, we contribute to higher food quality, greater sustainability and better animal welfare worldwide. DanBred has 150 employees in 18 countries.
Your key areas of responsibility
- Provide professional herd management support for the multiplier farm.
- Overseeing the breeding management and mating program as mandated by DanBred P/S to make sure breeding targets and breeder production are optimal and compliant to the agreed multiplication contract.
- Oversee and help supervise the multiplier farm in terms of maintaining highest animal health status possible for a sound and efficient pig breeder production.
- Coordinate with farm manager on the overall animal flow and understanding its effect on production.
- Together with DanBred’s Technical Service Manager and the Veterinary Consultant and Farm Veterinarian (if present) of the multiplier, ensures the health and welfare of all animals in terms of nutrition, medication and environment.
- Develop and adhere to all standard operating procedures and ensure that all farm personnel follow protocols.
- Maintain and enforce all biosecurity rules and practices in support of the over-all herd health program.
- Communicate regularly with DanBred Partner Engagement Officer as well as the multiplier farm owner on the updates and concerns of the farm and of the animals.
- Responsible for preparation of production forecasts and sales planning.
- Monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly the data management regime and updates to the production management software as well as to the DanBred partner website.
- Maintain quality control of DanBred genetics and ensure that all animals adhere to DanBred breeder quality standards.
- Performing all other activities and responsibilities as defined by DanBred P/S.
Personal qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, or related field.
- +5 years of swine farm management work preferably in a breeding farm.
- Experience with the Danish pig farming system and managing of Danish swine genetics.
- Be able to clearly communicate in English both written and spoken.
- Super-user in the Microsoft suite of apps.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively.
- Familiarity with safety regulations, environmental laws, and agricultural policies.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in, at times, physical demanding environments.
- Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.
- Communication skills to interact with farm workers, suppliers, and stakeholders both in- and externally.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.
- Willingness to live on-site for prolonged periods.
You will be reporting to the Regional Manager Asia with a dotted reporting line to the Technical Service Manager placed in the Philippines as well as to the Supply Manager Technical Service. You will indirectly supervise the staff at the Multiplier farm.
Are you still interested?
If we have caught your interest, do not hesitate to send us your application and CV as soon as possible via the link below. We hold ongoing interviews and reserve the right to shorten the process if the right person shows up.
If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact Regional Manager Asia Peter Glinvad at [email protected] or Technical Service Manager Ariel Peregrino at [email protected].
We process your application and data in accordance with data protection regulations, and data is only processed internally by the HR department and hiring managers. Your application and data will be stored as long as the position is being recruited. Once the position is filled, all applications and data will be deleted no later than 30 days after the rejection date. The purpose of this storage is to document that the recruitment process has been conducted fairly and legally.
