Remote Field Manager — Swine Production & Training

JBS Foods; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Better Futures program – online/2-year

Leadership Fundamentals Training

Incentive Pay program

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC in the Southeast Iowa region seeks a Remote Field Manager to support contract producers and drive improvements in production and profitability. You will work with a Production Manager to troubleshoot issues, manage relationships, and document on-farm reports while traveling to farms.

The role requires relocation to Southeast Iowa or nearby regions, a strong leadership background with live swine, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Relocation to the Southeast Iowa Region.
• Associate degree in Agriculture, related field, and 3 years swine experience.
• OR 5 years’ experience in a leadership position with live swine.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 80% day travel required, occasional overnight travel.
• Motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals.
• Problem Solving Techniques.
• Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 60+ lbs and travel to facilities weekly.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Pork Producer Training.
• 20% - Auditing Facility and Environmental compliance and providing solutions.
• 20% - Assist producers in Property Marketing’s Animals.
• 20% - Administrative duties - pig conformance, feed budgets, closeout process.
• 80% travel required, with occasional overnight travel.
• Coaching, training, and developing new farm managers.
• Animal Welfare and environmental compliance by offering solutions.
• Medication/vet ordering.
• Bio-Security compliance and action planning.
• Assists in controlling costs related to feed, supplies, and labor.
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping.
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Agriculture

5 years leadership experience with live swine

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JBS Live Pork, LLC in the Southeast Iowa region seeks a Remote Field Manager to support contract producers and drive improvements in production and profitability. You will work with a Production Manager to troubleshoot issues, manage relationships, and document on-farm reports while traveling to farms.

The role requires relocation to Southeast Iowa or nearby regions, a strong leadership background with live swine, and the ability to travel frequently.