FIELD MANAGER I

JBS Foods • Lamar, CO

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Description Purpose & Scope: JBS Live Pork, LLC has an opportunity available for a Field Manager in Lamar & Las Animas Colorado . This position will work directly with farm managers, assistants, team leads, operations team and cross teams to effectively and efficiently improve sow production. You will also help manage and provide documentation of on farm reports, projections, process improvement, and animal welfare audits among other reports. You will work with the Production Manager and veterinarian to arrive at solutions and make decisions that will impact your area and your business unit profitability. This field manager will be responsible for productivity and cost of production for approximately 40,000 sows on farm. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on leader to take on this exciting role.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related field or 5 years' equivalent experience in pork production
• Comprehensive computer knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Occasional overnight travel - 15%
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
• Experience in complete Sow Production cycle- 5+ years
• Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals
• Must possess problem solving techniques
• Demonstrates knowledge of overall business strategy and operations
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Ability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60+lbs
• Constant/continuous standing and walking
• Must maintain level PQA Plus & TQA certification
• Must have complete and thorough knowledge of all biosecurity regulations.
• Must be available to help with yearly budgets.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed - on call

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Travel: Occasional travel required

Responsibilities

• Sow health management
• 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 associated with feed, supplies, and labor
• Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
• Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
• Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
• Makes recommendations for operational improvements

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees