Remote Live Pork Field Manager - Southeast Iowa

Pilgrim; West Des Moines, Ottumwa, Des Moines (IA, IA, IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

Paid Time Off

Job summary

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager in Southeast Iowa to work with contract producers, troubleshoot issues, and provide production improvement solutions. The role reports to the Live Pork Production Manager and requires extensive travel to farms across the region.

You will collaborate with the Business Manager on decisions influencing profitability, manage relationships, and help with contract renewals.

Qualifications

• Relocation to Southeast Iowa required; reside within driving distance or relocate.
• Associate degree in Agriculture with 3 years swine experience, or 5 years leadership with live swine.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 80%+ travel, including overnight travel.
• Demonstrates motivation, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support contract producers in troubleshooting and improving production.
• Manage producer relationships and assist in contract renewals.
• Conduct farm visits, meetings and information sharing to maximize production.
• Assist in budgeting, cost control, and operational improvements.
• Document on-farm reports and coordinate with the Production Manager.

Skills

Relocation to SE Iowa

Swine leadership

MS Office

High travel

Motivation & leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 60 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Agriculture

5 years swine leadership

Job description

JBS Live Pork, LLC is seeking a Remote Field Manager in Southeast Iowa to work with contract producers, troubleshoot issues, and provide production improvement solutions. The role reports to the Live Pork Production Manager and requires extensive travel to farms across the region.

You will collaborate with the Business Manager on decisions influencing profitability, manage relationships, and help with contract renewals.