PRODUCT MANAGER 2ND SHIFT

JBS Foods; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Marshalltown, IA seeks a Product Manager to oversee the Pork division. The role reports to the HR Manager and requires coordinating production activities, audits, and continuous improvement on a 2nd shift.

The position is full-time and exempt, with a strong emphasis on leadership, quality, and cost efficiency. The candidate should have an associates degree in a related field and solid communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field is required or preferred.
• Experience in meat processing operations and production management is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and ensure procedures maximize value and productivity.
• Audit products manually and verify efficiency and compliance.
• Test new products and packaging for cost effectiveness and value.
• Communicate with customers to increase satisfaction and knowledge of products.
• Analyze yields, address variances, develop solutions, and implement changes.
• Prepare and maintain production records and attend meetings.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Production knowledge

Meat processing

Management experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Description

Product Manager

Division/Department: Pork

Location: Marshalltown

Job title: Product Manager

Reports to: Marco Herrera

Salary Class: Exempt

Type of position: Full-time

Hours: 2nd Shift

Monitor all plant operations; encourage and confirm correct procedures are being followed to maximize value and increase productivity. Audit products manually and receive audits to verify proper procedures and efficiency. Test new products and packaging for cost effectiveness, efficiency and value. Communicate in person or by phone with customers to increase satisfaction and knowledge of available products. Examine previous day’s yields for variances and problems; determine reasons for variances; develop solutions/new procedures and implement as needed. Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained. Attend and schedule meetings. Perform various other duties as needed.

• Able to work 40+ hours per week in office and production setting.
• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Extensive knowledge of meat processing operations, including production processes, food safety standards, quality assurance, yield optimization, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Previous management experience in Industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer knowledge.
• Ability to handle conflict; interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods

• Associates degree in related field.

Approved by: Vicky Cerventes

Title: HR Manager

Posting Date: 11/02/2026 Closing Date: 11/12/2026

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer