Reproduction Management Specialist

Do you have a customer-focused mindset and a passion for Agriculture? Love working outdoors, being around livestock, and want a career that gets you out on farms and genuinely makes a difference? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Genus ABS are currently looking for a Reproduction Management Specialist to deliver reproductive services to customer farms across the Dumfries area. As a Reproduction Management Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the success of our customers' herds - building and maintaining strong professional relationships with both teammates and farmers while making a real impact on herd fertility and productivity. You'll work independently, identifying opportunities, inputting data, and contributing to team results. If you thrive outdoors, enjoy hands-on work with animals, and want to build a meaningful career in agriculture, we'd love to hear from you! You Will:

• Visit customer herds to heat-detect cows and analyse computer records before artificially inseminating the appropriate animals
• Support the farm team to improve fertility within the herd; producing healthier and more productive cows to meet the business goals
• Work with colleagues to provide outstanding customer service and animal health and welfare; increasing customer loyalty to Genus ABS' products and services
• Make informed decisions based on the genetic plan, animal behaviour and data you have available; identifying solutions and presenting recommendations to improve your personal and team performance, Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.
Tackling climate change:
• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Benefits Overview:
• 30 days holidays
• Full training provided
• Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Laptop and smartphone provided
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)
  
  Full driving license
• Previous work experience working with livestock or large animals
• Happy to work on a rota basis, 7 days a week, including some early starts - perfect if you like quieter mornings and earlier finishes. Shifts are planned at least one month in advance, giving you plenty of time to plan life around work
• Ability to work in the UK without the need of visa sponsorship either now or in the future
  
  ABS - is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketed in more than 70 countries, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated R&D function and an international distribution network.
We breed and distribute the genes of the world's best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world's biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner. We were born to challenge standards. Since the beginning, innovation has been part of our DNA. From co-development of the first semen tank, to the recent ground-breaking launch of our innovative Sexcel® sexed genetics product, we have made our mark in the bovine genetics industry. Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world - a mission that is important to a sustainable future. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world. Our Values
• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving