Shane Vogel
Fairmont,Minnesota
Summary
Highly skilled and diversified Swine Production Director who has numerous years of experience in every phase, and at every level of production. This would include: genetics, gilt and boar selection, multiplication, boar studs/semen collection, GDU's, sow farms, and grow/finish. I have also been in direct supervision of many other departments such as: maintenance, environmental, data services, health/safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, milling/feed, trucking, and business development/client relations. Lastly, I have worked extensively and collaboratively with all other departments: HR/employee relations, R&D, finance, nutrition, vet/health services, marketing, etc.
While I am comfortable in all areas of swine production, I'd say that sow units/reproduction is where I am most comfortable and where I shine the brightest. I believe that is due to me spending a good portion of my career in sow units and where I really grew as a person and leader.
I believe that my work experience and positions held speak for themselves, but I think it is worth noting that my most valuable asset (and the one I am most proud of), is my people skills. I have the ability and I recognize the importance of connecting with people as they are our most valuable asset. I try to gain their trust, to be honest with them, to hold them accountable, to lead by example, ask them questions, let them know they are appreciated and important, and to gain their respect. Once trust and respect are established, it makes the rest of a leadership position much easier. I truly believe that I can learn from each and every employee at a farm.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Preferred Capital Management - Fairmont Vet Clinic
05.2023 - Current
- Serve on the Executive team
- Oversee 60,000 sows, 2 boar studs, multiplication, and nursery - finish,
- Indirect oversight of 60 additional clients
- Case by case production consultation
- Meet with client/farm owners to go over targets, financials, health, labor, etc to ensure client success
- Manage the day to day production, including employees and facilities
- Maintain superior client relationships
- Manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors
- Direct oversite of 6 Production Supervisors
- Indirect oversite of 100+ team members
- Conduct farm visits and make recommendations
- Promote company culture and values
- Attend EOS meetings
- Collaborate with executive team to identify problems before they become an issue
- Implement new processes, protocols, and procedures that improve production.
Director of Production - South Dakota
DNA Swine Genetics - Pillen Family Farms
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Oversee 7 nucleus farms and 2 commercial units..repro/nursery/finisher
- Oversight of 6 commercial sow units/flows
- Direct supervision of 8 team members and indirect supervision of 100+ team members
- Analyze data to better improve production
- Verify accuracy of all genetic and production protocols
- Employee development and leadership mentoring
- Collaborate with Vets, HR, IT, AP, AR, etc
- Weekly barn walks......verification, accountability, and training
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Coordinate large maintenance projects
- Promote company in a positive manner
- Direct oversight of all phases of nucleus level swine production, as well as being responsible for all supporting roles/departments within state of South Dakota
- Manage different types of group housing, including pen gestation
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Operations Manager
Rolling Prairie Farms - Jansen Family Farm
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Daily management of entire company
- 6 direct reports and 40 indirect reports (including contract growers)
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and negotiated packer and contract grower contracts
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to establish HHP's and standardized vaccination programs, as well as focusing on responsible use of vaccines, antibiotics, and general treatment program
- Led team of managers, supervisors, and contract growers in diverse grain, feed, swine, and manure handling operation, with heaviest emphasis on swine division.
- Met with financial planners, swine veterinarians, market forecasters, hog buyers, nutritionists, etc. to maximize profits and increase revenue from each respective department within company
- Ensured all county, state, and federal laws were adhered to, as it pertains to swine production and manure handling
Senior Barn Manager/Production Supervisor
Schwartz Family Farms
06.2008 - 07.2017
- Daily oversite of 15,000 sows
- Started as a technician...within 3 months I was a farrowing lead. At 9 months I was an assistant manager of a 5,000 head unit. Within 1.5 years, I was managing a site. Within 3 years, I was overseeing multiple sites
- 6 direct reports and 65 indirect reports
- Weekly barn visits....verification and training
- Analyze data to improve production
- Coordinated with upper management and veterinarians to establish HHP's and treatment protocols.
- Ensured all company policies, protocols, and procedures were adhered to
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Team building and mentorship
- Maintained improved practices in feeding, housing and sanitation to prevent spreading of disease.
Production Manager
Ochs Brick and Tile
06.1993 - 10.2007
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Started as machine operator in 1993
- Moved into an apprentice position in 1995
- Moved into a Master brick maker in 1996
- Manufacturing Lead in 1997
- Production Manager in 2000
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Swine Farming - Farrow to Finish
Father and Son (self)
06.1989 - 10.2005
- Managed inventory of farming supplies efficiently to prevent overstocking or shortages during critical periods.
- Farrowed 20 sows per month (roughly)
- Nurseried and Finished all our own weans
- Purchased iso weans when price was right
Education
Trade Certification - Agricultural Business Management
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN06.1995
Skills
- Swine Productionall phases and levels
- Team Building and Leadership Development
- Hiring and Retention
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Budgeting, Cash Flows, P&L
- Prop 12 and Loose Sow Housing experience
- Problem solving
- Goal setting
- High level of operational management
- Verbal and written communication
- Presentations
- Production data analysis
- Staffing management
- Operational Efficiency
- Delegation skills
- Professionalism
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Crisis Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead - Manage -Execute
Timeline
Director of Production
Preferred Capital Management - Fairmont Vet Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Director of Production - South Dakota
DNA Swine Genetics - Pillen Family Farms
11.2019 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Rolling Prairie Farms - Jansen Family Farm
07.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Barn Manager/Production Supervisor
Schwartz Family Farms
06.2008 - 07.2017
Production Manager
Ochs Brick and Tile
06.1993 - 10.2007
Swine Farming - Farrow to Finish
Father and Son (self)
06.1989 - 10.2005
Trade Certification - Agricultural Business Management
Alexandria Technical College
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