Jacob Bruder
Osakis,MN
Summary
Experienced swine employee, with a robust background in sow farm management and animal care. Knowledgeable in swine production, biosecurity practices, team training, and employee conflict resolution. Committed to optimizing production practices, and nurturing employee talent to achieve the organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sow Farm Production Supervisor
Protein Sources Management
Mapleton , MN
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored new team members on production processes.
- Analyze production reports to figure out ways to improve.
- Coordinate trucking to ensure biosecurity is met for multiple farms.
- Coordinate trucking from gilt developers to sow farms, ensuring all biosecurity guidelines are met.
- Ensure that weekly surveillance testing is completed.
- Work with farm managers to ensure that production targets are met, and come up with solutions to meet shortfalls.
- Work with farm managers to navigate employee conflicts.
- Schedule any outside contractors for the maintenance and repair of the facility.
Animal Care Technician
Protein Sources Boar Stud
Verndale , MN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in daily animal feeding and care routines.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the barn and surrounding areas.
- Completed maintenance on the barn as needed.
- Monitored animal health and treated boars as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health care and treatments.
- Collected semen from boars.
- Trained new boars to be collected.
- Delivered semen to be distributed to sow farms.
- Trained new employees on animal and collection processes.
Sow Farm Manager
Gourley Premium Pork
Long Prairie , MN
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations of livestock care and feeding routines.
- Oversaw staff training on animal welfare and farm safety protocols.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread among animals.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and repair schedules for the barn.
- Maintained accurate records of livestock inventory and health assessments.
- Collaborated with suppliers for feed procurement and delivery.
- Coordinated animal deliveries with truckers.
- Organized the purchase of supplies, such as feed, medicine, and general farm supplies.
- Trained new employees on swine industry practices, including farrowing and piglet processing procedures, artificial insemination, daily care of animals, etc.
Gestation Barn Lead
Gourley Premium Pork
Long Prairie, Minnesota
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Observed animals daily to ensure health and well-being.
- Worked with cross-functional teams, including farrowing and finishing, to achieve production and farm goals.
- Selected gilts for internal replacement.
- Trained new employees how to artificially inseminate sows and gilts.
- Assisted staff with the artificial insemination of sows and gilts.
- Ensured that breed and production targets were met weekly.
- Maintained the organization of the animals in the gestation barn.
- Maintained all observation and animal treatment records.
- Provided maintenance to the barn as needed.
Animal Care Technician
Gourley Premium Pork
Long Prairie, Minnesota
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Assisted in daily animal feeding and care routines.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the barn and surrounding areas.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to supervisors.
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
- Collaborated with team members for effective animal management practices.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health care and treatments.
- Artificially inseminated sows and gilts.
- Assisted in animal selection and movements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osakis High School
Osakis, MN06-2013
Skills
- Employee conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Scheduling coordination
- Livestock movement
- Team player
Certification
- PQA certified
- TQA certified
Timeline
Sow Farm Production Supervisor
Protein Sources Management
01.2022 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Protein Sources Boar Stud
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sow Farm Manager
Gourley Premium Pork
06.2015 - 01.2021
Gestation Barn Lead
Gourley Premium Pork
10.2013 - 06.2015
Animal Care Technician
Gourley Premium Pork
06.2013 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Osakis High School