Remote Field Manager — Pork Production Leader (SE Iowa)

Iowa Ag; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Incentive pay

Travel opportunities

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager for Southeast Iowa. You will support a group of contract producers, troubleshoot production issues, and strengthen farm relationships. The role involves travel to farms, reporting, and coordinating with the Live Pork Production team to optimize profitability.

Responsibilities include training, audits for compliance, and ongoing liaison with producers to implement cost-saving improvements. Relocation to the Southeast Iowa region is required.

Qualifications

• Relocation to Southeast Iowa region.
• Associate degree in Agriculture or related field and 3 years swine experience; or 5 years leadership with live swine.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel 80% of the time with occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Train pork producers and provide coaching on best practices.
• Audit facilities and help producers meet environmental and safety compliance.
• Assist in producer communications, marketing support, and on-farm reporting.
• Handle administrative duties including records, budgets, and closeout processes.
• Travel frequently to farms across Southeast Iowa to support operations.
• Support cost control efforts related to feed, supplies, and labor.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Relocation to Southeast Iowa

Driver's license

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Agriculture, related field

5 years leadership experience with live swine

Job description

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager for Southeast Iowa. You will support a group of contract producers, troubleshoot production issues, and strengthen farm relationships. The role involves travel to farms, reporting, and coordinating with the Live Pork Production team to optimize profitability.

Responsibilities include training, audits for compliance, and ongoing liaison with producers to implement cost-saving improvements. Relocation to the Southeast Iowa region is required.