Pork Field Manager — Training & Growth Leader

JBS USA; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, 6

401(k) company matching

Better Futures Program – tuition paid

Supervisor Development Program

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Field Manager for North/Central Iowa, within a 30 mile radius of Fort Dodge, reporting to the Production Manager. You will work with contract producers to troubleshoot and improve production, manage on-farm reports, and support producer relationships to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include coaching farm managers, ensuring animal welfare and environmental compliance, coordinating with the Business Manager, and supervising 20-25 sites with 50-100,000 pig

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 5 years’ equivalent experience in pork production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Occasional travel – 15%.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals.
• Problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy and operations.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to bend, lift and push approximately 60+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, and developing new farm managers.
• Animal welfare and environmental compliance by offering solutions.
• Medication/vet ordering.
• Bio-security planning and action planning.
• Assist in controlling costs for feed, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity.
• Coordinate and oversee completion of special projects.
• Make recommendations for operational improvements.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager.

Skills

Motivation

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in Agriculture

5 years pork production experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Field Manager for North/Central Iowa, within a 30 mile radius of Fort Dodge, reporting to the Production Manager. You will work with contract producers to troubleshoot and improve production, manage on-farm reports, and support producer relationships to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include coaching farm managers, ensuring animal welfare and environmental compliance, coordinating with the Business Manager, and supervising 20-25 sites with 50-100,000 pig