FIELD MANAGER - Southeast IA to Northeast MO

Pilgrim; Ottumwa, Des Moines, West Des Moines (IA, IA, IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, 6

401(k) company match

Better Futures Program: online classes

Leadership Fundamentals Training

Incentive Pay: annual bonus

Job summary

JBS Live Pork LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager in the Southeast IA to Northeast MO region. This role reports to the Live Pork Production Manager and will oversee a group of contract pork producers, aiding in troubleshooting and providing on-farm solutions to improve production and profitability.

The Field Manager will travel frequently, visit farms, and help manage producer relationships, including contract renewals.

Qualifications

• Relocation to the Southeast Iowa Region
• BS/BA degree in Agriculture, related field, and 3 years swine experience
• OR, 5 years’ leadership experience with live swine
• Computer knowledge 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
• Problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, word processing software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift ~60 lbs
• Maintained vehicle 6 years or newer for frequent weekly travel to facilities

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problem areas and provide solutions to improve production.
• Manage customer relationships and document on-farm reports.
• Work with the Business Manager to arrive at solutions impacting area and unit profitability.
• Conduct farm visits and producer meetings to maximize production.
• Coach and develop new farm managers.
• Assist in contract renewals and manage producer relationships.
• Control costs related to feed, supplies and labor.
• Maintain accurate records and support special projects.
• Make recommendations for operational improvements.

Skills

Relocation to Southeast Iowa

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 60+ lbs

Education

BS/BA in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Job description

FIELD MANAGER - Southeast IA to Northeast MO

Live OperationsRemote , Ottumwa,IowaDesMoines,United StatesWest 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: JBS Live Pork Remote Service Person/Field Manager I

Reporting to: Production Manager, James Van Booven

Job Status: Salaried

Position: Remote

Direct Reports: None

Service Area: Southeast IA to Northeast MO, between Bloomfield IA and Kirksville MO

Department/Location of Position: Iowa. Applicants should reside in theBloomfield IA to Kirksville MO geographical region (within driving distance of farms) or be willing to relocate.

Summary of Position

JBS Live Pork, LLChas an opportunity available for aRemoteField Managerin the Southeast IA to Northeast MO geographical region reporting to the 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 20-25 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
• Makes recommendations for operational improvements
• Any other duties assigned by the Production Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Relocation to the Southeast Iowa Region
• BS/BA degree in Agriculture, related field, and 3 years swine experience,

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, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation 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 Fundamentals Training 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 travel to farms in Southeast Iowa to Northeast Missouri

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