ANIMAL WELFARE DIRECTOR - JBS

JBS; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS is seeking an Animal Welfare Director to lead and support animal welfare initiatives within their Live Pork division. The role involves conducting audits, training staff, and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure the highest animal welfare standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, relevant experience in livestock, and required certifications. A competitive salary with benefits is offered.

Benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

Tuition assistance for community college

Leadership training opportunities

Incentive Pay through annual bonus program

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant livestock experience required.
• PAACO and Pork Quality Assurance Advisor Certifications needed.
• Bilingual: English-Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal welfare audits and provide feedback.
• Deliver training to Field Managers and contract growers.
• Manage Pork Quality Assurance programs and site assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Training Skills

Education

B.S. or higher in relevant field

Job description

Live OperationsRemote , Kansas City,KSDesMoines,United StatesOklahoma City,United StatesBentonville,ArkansasWest Des Moines,Iowa

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP

Job Title: Animal Welfare Director

Reporting to: Live Pork EHS Director

Department/Location: Remote Employee.

Salary Class: Salaried

The candidate should reside in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, or Iowa geographical region or be willing to relocate.

JBS Live Pork is looking for a talented Animal Welfare Director. The Animal Welfare Directorwill lead a team of 3-4 JBS Live Pork Animal Welfare Managers and serve as the primary point of contact for all animal welfare activities.

A successful candidate will be able to work independently and maintain objective judgment. They will also need to be able to work with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to Farm Managers, Production Managers, Field Managers, Contract Growers, Transporters, and processing plant personnel, to collaborate and provide feedback.

JBS offers a competitive pay, benefits package, 401K, and bonus opportunities!

(Order of essential functions does not indicate importance of function)

• Conduct and provide feedback on internal animal welfare and transportation audits (20%)
• Deliver hands on training to Field Managers, contract growers, and live haul drivers (30%)
• Coordinate and attend 3rd party audits (10%)
• Assist with record keeping, reporting and development of internal programs and materials (10%)
• Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders (10%)
• Manage the Pork Quality Assurance programs including site assessments and PQA training. (10%)

Success Factors:

• Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
• Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.
• Able to work with people in such a manner to build high morale, create positive energy, and focused commitments to goals and objectives.
• Able to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups in an independent manner
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to become PAACO and Pork Quality Assurance Advisor Certified.
• PAACO Certification Requirements:
• B.S or higher with 5 years relevant livestock experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict
• Comfortable in training situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: English-Spanish strongly preferred
• Previous Managment experince leading a team.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work safely in a physically demanding, live production environment including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, load/move weaned to finish size hogs, walk through pens of animals, etc.
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions including but not limited to extreme heat during summer months and extreme cold in winter months.
• Must be able to work in an environment in which you will be exposed to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed
• Be willing to be on call 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, excluding vacation.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Leadership Fundamental Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

Travel: Frequent, weekly travel

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work