FIELD MANAGER I - Central MO

JBS Foods; Columbia Township (MO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Career development

Incentive pay

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager for Central Missouri to lead a group of contract producers as they maximize production and profitability. You will work directly with farms, provide on-site guidance, and oversee reports and communications with the Live Pork Production Manager.

The role requires relocation to Central Missouri or proximity to driving distance of farms, a BS/BA in Agriculture (or 5 years leadership with swine), strong Microsoft Office skills, and travel

Qualifications

• Relocation to Central Missouri region.
• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field, or 5 years in leadership with live swine.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to travel 80% domestically, with occasional overnights.
• Strong motivation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop farm managers across 15–25 sites.
• Audit facilities for environmental compliance and cost control.
• Assist with marketing animals and manage documentation.
• Oversee paperwork, pig conformance, budgets, and closeout processes.
• Travel 80% and lead field teams to optimize production.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

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

Job Title: JBS Live Pork Remote Service Person/Field Manager – Central MO

Reporting to: Live Pork Production Manager

Department/Location: Remote Employee.

Salary Class: Salaried

Department/Location of Position

Central MO. Applicants should reside in the Central MO region (within driving distance of farms) or be willing to relocate. The idea candidate will be supporting locations in the Elden to Jefferson City surrounding geographical region.

Summary of Position

JBS Live Pork, LLChas an opportunity available for a Remote Field Manager in the Central MO reporting to James Van Booven, Live Pork Production Manager. This position will work directly with a designated group of contract pork producers to assist them in trouble shooting problem areas and provide solutions for improving production. Will also help manage customer relationships as well as provide documentation of on farm reports.

You will work with your Business Manager to arrive at solutions and make decisions that will impact your area and your business unit profitability.Through farm visits, producer meetings and information sharing, you will aid the producers in finding the most successful ways of maximizing production on their farm. A field manager manages 15-25 producer sites consisting of 50-100,000 pig spaces. In addition, the field manager helps manage the producer relationship and assist in contract renewals. Approximately 5-10 million dollars of pig inventory is a typical field manager's area.

Essential Responsibilities

• 40% - Pork Producer Training
• 20% - Auditing Facility and Environmental compliance and work to help producer meet compliance by offering solutions
• 20% - Assist producers in Property Marketing's Animals
• 20% - Administrative duties - pig conformance's, feed budgets, closeout process, etc.
• 80%-day travel required, occasional overnight travel.
• Works independently to Market Animals
• Coaching, training, and developing new farm managers
• Animal Welfare and Environmental Compliance by offering solutions
• Medication/vet ordering
• Bio-Security compliance and action planning
• Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
• Make recommendations for operational improvements
• Any other duties assigned by the Production Manager

Principle Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, and developing new farm managers
• Animal Welfare and environmental compliance by offering solutions
• Medication/vet ordering
• Bio-Security compliance and action planning
• Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
• Makes recommendations for operational improvements

Any other duties assigned by the Production Manager

Assist Farms in hitting production goals

Required Qualifications

• Relocation to Central Missouri Region
• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or Related field

OR,

• in lieu of a BS/BA degree in Agriculture, 5 years’ experience in a leadership position working with live swine
• Computerknowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 80%-day travel required, occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals
• Possess Problem Solving Techniques
• Demonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy and operations
• Possesses proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word processing software
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60+lbs
• Maintained vehicle 6 years or newer for frequent weekly travel to facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: English-Spanish
• Previous swine field manager experience

Working Conditions

• Must be able to independently work safely in a physically demanding, live production environment including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk through pens of animals, etc.
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions including but not limited to heat during summer months and cold in winter months.
• Must be able to work in an environment in which you will be exposed to odors, dust and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed

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;

• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• 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

May travel 1-3 times per year.

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

EOE, including disability/vets