FIELD MANAGER I - Central MO

Jobvite, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Career development

Incentive pay

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC in Central Missouri is seeking a Remote Field Manager to support a designated group of contract pork producers, reporting to the Live Pork Production Manager. You will troubleshoot production issues and help strengthen producer relationships while documenting on-farm reports.

The field manager will travel frequently between 15-25 producer sites with 50-100,000 pig spaces, guiding operational improvements, coaching new farm managers, and coordinating with the Business Manager

Qualifications

• Relocation to Central Missouri Region.
• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field, or 5 years leadership with live swine.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 80%-day travel with occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to motivate people to achieve high goals and solve problems.
• Understanding of business strategy and operations; proficient with spreadsheets/databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills.
• Valid drivers license and ability to lift ~60 lbs.
• Vehicle maintained (6+ years) for weekly travel to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of contract pork producers to troubleshoot problem areas and provide solutions.
• Manage customer relationships and document on-farm reports.
• Work with the Business Manager to arrive at profitable solutions.
• Aid producers in maximizing production through farm visits and information sharing.
• Travel 80% of the time; coach, train, and develop new farm managers.
• Ensure animal welfare and environmental compliance; assist with bio-security planning.
• Oversee medication/vet ordering and costs related to feed, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain accurate numeric records and coordinate special projects.
• Make recommendations for operational improvements.
• Assist in contract renewals and producer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Valid drivers license

Physical stamina

Education

BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field

5 years leadership experience with live swine

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Live OperationsBentonville,ArkansasSmithton,MissouriCentralia,MissouriWindsor,MissouriColumbia,MissouriKansas City,KSWest Des Moines,Iowa

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 RemoteField Managerin 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 problemareas 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.

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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