Steven Taylor
Fairview,OK
Summary
Experienced sow farm manager with keen focus on optimizing farm operations and maximizing production. Strong background in overseeing daily farm activities, managing resources efficiently, and implementing standard operating procedures. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve consistent results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sow Farm Manager
Seaboard Foods
03.2025 - Current
- Supervising day-to-day farm operations. Ensuring that sow health is being met through proper nutrition, ventilation as well as animal health and welfare. Ensuring compliance with company SOP as well as industry safety regulations. Perform audits of the farm to ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. Providing employees with leadership and direction to be successful. Instilling trust among employees. Ensuring accountability, while being action oriented and driving positive results. Monitoring sow health and treating any animals promptly. Implement preventative healthcare practices, including vaccinations. Ensuring proper nutrition by monitoring sow feed intake. Humane handling of sows and piglets.
Sow Farm Manager (5,000 head)
Outback Sow Farm
05.2019 - 02.2025
- Managing employees and delegating tasks to make sure each department is running smoothly and efficiently. Monitoring sow estrus cycles to ensure they are inseminated on time. Oversee farrowing operations, ensuring proper care for newborn piglets. Manage the transition of piglets from farrowing to nursery.
Sow Farm Tech
Outback Sow Farm
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Assist in handling swine. Experience with inseminating, feeding, watering, processing newborn piglets. Record maintenance of all animals, examine animals for disease detection as well as general well-being of animals, assist in birth deliveries, administer vaccinations, clean and maintain animal housing areas. Perform duties related to artificial insemination.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Agricultural Business
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Ok01.2025
Associates Degree - Agriculture Business
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC06.2019
Associates Degree - Swine Management
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC06.2019
Associates Degree - Applied Animal Science
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC12.2018
Skills
- Effective leadership and communication
- Fostering a positive team environment
- Commitment to professional growth
- Proficient computer skills
- Knowledge of breeding protocols
- Performance management
Timeline
Sow Farm Manager
Seaboard Foods
03.2025 - Current
Sow Farm Manager (5,000 head)
Outback Sow Farm
05.2019 - 02.2025
Sow Farm Tech
Outback Sow Farm
06.2017 - 05.2019
Associates Degree - Agriculture Business
Wayne Community College
Associates Degree - Swine Management
Wayne Community College
Associates Degree - Applied Animal Science
Wayne Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Agricultural Business
Southwestern Oklahoma State University