Remote Field Manager - Swine Production & Leadership

JBS Foods; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) company match

Better Futures Program – online/tuion

Leadership Fundamentals Training

Incentive pay/annual bonus program

Job summary

JBS Live Pork is hiring a Remote Field Manager I to oversee a group of contract pork producers in Southeast Iowa. You will work with a Production Manager to troubleshoot production issues and improve profitability. Expect 80% travel to farms and cross-functional collaboration.

Relocation to Southeast Iowa and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are required, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Relocation to Southeast Iowa region.
• Associate degree in Agriculture or 3 years swine experience, OR 5 years leadership with live swine.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and support producers across 20–25 sites.
• Audit facilities for environmental compliance and offer solutions.
• Manage producer relationships and assist in contract renewals.
• Coordinate admin duties and travel to farms; ensure cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Motivation

Education

Associate degree in Agriculture or related field

5 years leadership with live swine

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

JBS Live Pork is hiring a Remote Field Manager I to oversee a group of contract pork producers in Southeast Iowa. You will work with a Production Manager to troubleshoot production issues and improve profitability. Expect 80% travel to farms and cross-functional collaboration.

Relocation to Southeast Iowa and strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are required, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.