Don Hunt
Derby,IA
Summary
Experienced Sow Supervisor with a proven track record at Iowa Select Farms, excelling in production operations management and staff development. Significant expertise in training teams to exceed production targets while fostering a positive work culture. Skilled in decision-making and production data analysis, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability through effective resource allocation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sow Supervisor
Iowa Select Farms
Derby, IA
06.2009 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and production quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress.
Sow Farm Manager
Iowa Select Farms
Jewell, IA
06.1998 - 06.2009
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring optimal production and efficiency.
- Increased farm productivity thru training and employee engagement.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Sow Farm Manager
Ponderosa Ridge LLC
Albin, WY
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Fostered a positive work culture that engaged employees to excel in their roles.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
Multiplication Complex Manager
Murphy Family Farms
Rose Hill, NC
06.1991 - 06.1996
- Oversaw day-to-day facility operations, ensuring smooth functioning, process compliance and production results.
- Ensured clear communication thru multisite farm
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Positive attitude
- Operations management
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Workflow management
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Data analysis
Timeline
Sow Supervisor
Iowa Select Farms
06.2009 - 01.2026
Sow Farm Manager
Iowa Select Farms
06.1998 - 06.2009
Sow Farm Manager
Ponderosa Ridge LLC
06.1996 - 06.1998
Multiplication Complex Manager
Murphy Family Farms
06.1991 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University