Live Pork Sow Production Manager - Western Missouri

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Remote Production Manager to oversee swine production in Western Missouri. This role involves managing operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Agriculture and extensive experience in commercial swine production. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while contributing to the company's mission of delivering quality products and services. Join a forward-thinking organization that values determination, simplicity, and integrity in its operations.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Assistance Programs

Leadership Training

Incentive Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in commercial swine production required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Knowledge of sow records and related software is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and execute yearly production output budgets.
• Supervise direct reports and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Coordinate animal movements and oversee feed management.

Skills

Commercial Swine Production

Microsoft Office

Sow Records Software

PQA Certification

English Fluency

Education

BS/BA in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Our Mission

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 region of JBS Live Pork.

Essential Functions:

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

• Responsible for focusing efforts on reducing costs and increasing throughput.
• Manage operations in support of the field manager or in their absence.
• Execute yearly production output budgets (weaned pigs), expense budgets, and capital spending budgets.
• Communicate production status to the Regional Director and provide a written plan for overall improvement.
• Facilitate the use of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Influence change through education at all levels and ensure new habits are formed.
• Supervise and be responsible for the actions of direct reports.
• Coordinate responses to external and internal audits related to safety, electricity, maintenance, housekeeping, swine handling, bio-security, and general production.
• Work with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Maintain data integrity of production record-keeping systems.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and control programs.
• Recommend and implement changes to Sow Farm Manual and SOPs.
• Participate in employee training on SOPs, biosecurity, and safety, documenting progress.
• Engage actively in safety programs, enforce policies, and provide ongoing training.
• Coordinate animal movements, including transport of gilts and wean pig sales.
• Report environmental measures accurately and communicate environmental concerns.
• Oversee feed management, including ordering and bin management, and collaborate with the feed department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Focus on cost reduction and throughput increase.
• Support management in the absence of the production manager.
• Manage budgets and communicate progress effectively.
• Ensure SOP compliance and promote educational change.
• Supervise audits and facility maintenance.
• Maintain data integrity and product quality.
• Lead employee training and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate animal movements and environmental reporting.
• Oversee feed management and other duties.

Required Job Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field, with 5 years’ experience in commercial swine production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid MVR.
• Extensive knowledge of sow records and related software.
• PQA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work safely in physically demanding environments, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle live animals.
• Adaptability to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to odors, dust, and gases with proper safety procedures.
• Regular travel and up to 20% overnight travel.
• Willingness to be on call 24/7, excluding vacation.
• Longer hours than subordinate employees may require.

Applicants are eligible for benefits including vision, medical, dental, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, educational assistance programs, leadership training, and incentive bonuses. The company conducts background, drug, and alcohol testing and verifies employment eligibility as required by law.

Frequent travel expected.

EOE, including disability/vets