Live Pork Sow Production Manager - Western Missouri

JBS USA; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Production Manager in Western Missouri. This role involves overseeing production activities, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial swine production and excellent management skills. Join a company that values determination, simplicity, and ownership, and take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development. This position offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Leadership Training Program

Incentive Pay

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in commercial swine production required.
• Must be PQA certified or able to be certified within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities at assigned sow production facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.

Skills

Commercial Swine Production

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BS/BA in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sow Records Software

Job description

Live Pork Sow Production Manager - Western Missouri

Live Operations Remote, Kansas City, KS West 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

Position Title: Production Manager

Job Status: Salaried

Direct Reports: 3-5 depending on region and territory

Reports Directly to: Regional Director

Position Type: Remote Home Office

Department/Location of Position: Applicants should reside in the Western MO region – around St. Joseph, MO – or be willing to relocate.

Nature of Position:

JBS Live Pork, LLC has an opportunity available for a Remote Production Manager in Western Missouri (Tarkio, MO and Marshall, MO) reporting to Dan Sprague, Live Pork Regional Director. The position has accountability for all production and related activities at assigned sow production facilities within the assigned Region of JBS Live Pork.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for focusing efforts on the reduction of costs and increasing throughput.
• Assume management of operation in support role for field manager or in their absence.
• Executing yearly production output budgets (weaned pigs), expenses budgets, and necessary capital spending budgets.
• Timely communicate the status of production targets to the Regional Director. Provide a written plan for the overall improvement of production.
• Responsible for facilitating the use of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Influence change through education at all levels and then inspect until the new habit is formed.
• Responsible for the actions of their direct reports.
• Facilitate timely actions in response to any external or internal production related audits, including audits for safety, electricity, maintenance & general housekeeping, swine handling, bio-security, Common Swine Audits, and general production.
• Work in coordination with the site Maintenance Manager to ensure that maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness of the facilities are completed on a timely and thorough basis.
• Responsible for maintaining the data integrity of any company sponsored production record keeping system.
• Ensure that products meet internal and external specifications of pig quality and quality control programs.
• Recommend and implement approved changes to the Sow Farm Manual and SOP’s.
• Assure new employees participate in a training program focusing on standard operating procedures, biosecurity, and safety prior to allowing them to work unsupervised. Provide documentation for each employee’s progress.
• Active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy, and continued training.
• Responsible for coordination of animal movements including transport of gilts and wean pig sales.
• Responsible for accurate reporting of Environmental measures according to state and federal guidelines. Communicate any environmental issues/concerns with supervisor.
• Responsible for overall feed management program, including ordering and bin management. Be a teammate to the feed department.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Agriculture, related field, and 5 years’ experience in commercial swine production.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintain an acceptable MVR.
• Have extensive knowledge of sow records and related computer software.
• Must be PQA certified or have the ability to be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Be able to communicate in English orally and in written format.

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 daily odors, dusts, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
• Regular day travel and up to 20% overnight travel.
• Be willing to be on call 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, excluding vacation.
• Hours of work could be longer than subordinate employees.

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 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;

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 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.