ANIMAL WELFARE DIRECTOR - JBS

JBS Foods • Kansas City, KS

208d • Remote

About The Position

JBS Live Pork is looking for a talented Animal Welfare Director. The Animal Welfare Director will lead a team of 3-4 JBS Live Pork Animal Welfare Managers and serve as the primary point of contact for all animal welfare activities. A successful candidate will be able to work independently and maintain objective judgment. They will also need to be able to work with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to Farm Managers, Production Managers, Field Managers, Contract Growers, Transporters, and processing plant personnel, to collaborate and provide feedback.

Requirements

• Must be able to become PAACO and Pork Quality Assurance Advisor Certified.
• B.S or higher with relevant livestock experience of 3 years within the past 5 years OR Associates degree with relevant livestock experience in 5 of the last 7 years OR High school diploma with relevant livestock experience of 10 years within the past 15 years
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict
• Comfortable in training situations

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: English-Spanish strongly preferred
• Previous live swine production experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct and provide feedback on internal animal welfare and transportation audits (20%)
• Deliver hands on training to Field Managers, contract growers, and live haul drivers (30%)
• Coordinate and attend 3rd party audits (10%)
• Assist with record keeping, reporting and development of internal programs and materials (10%)
• Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders (10%)
• Manage the Pork Quality Assurance programs including site assessments and PQA training (10%)

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Better Futures Program - Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Leadership Fundamental Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree