FIELD MANAGER - Southeast IA to Northeast MO

JBS Foods • Ottumwa, IA

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About The Position

JBS Live Pork, LLC is hiring a Remote Field Manager to support contract pork producers in the Southeast Iowa to Northeast Missouri region, between Bloomfield, Iowa, and Kirksville, Missouri. The position works with a designated group of producers to troubleshoot operational problems, develop production improvements, manage customer relationships, document on-farm reports, and support decisions affecting the area and business-unit profitability. The role typically manages 20–25 producer sites with 50,000–100,000 pig spaces and approximately $5–10 million in pig inventory, and assists with producer relationships and contract renewals. Applicants should live within driving distance of the farms in the specified region or be willing to relocate.

The Field Manager works independently with producers and in coordination with a Business Manager, using farm visits, producer meetings, coaching, training, and information sharing to help maximize production. The position requires frequent travel, including approximately 80% day travel and occasional overnight travel, and work in physically demanding live-production environments and varying weather and site conditions. The position is salaried and reports to the Production Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field and 3 years of swine experience; alternatively, 5 years of experience in a leadership position working with live swine.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals.
• Problem-solving skills and knowledge of overall business strategy and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60 pounds or more.
• Maintained vehicle that is 6 years old or newer for frequent weekly travel to facilities.
• Willingness to relocate to the Southeast Iowa region, if not already located within driving distance of the farms.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a physically demanding live-production environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and walking through animal pens.
• Ability to work in summer heat, winter cold, and environments with odors, dust, and gases, following proper procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous swine field manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Train pork producers.
• Audit facilities and environmental compliance and help producers meet requirements by offering solutions.
• Assist producers with marketing animals.
• Perform administrative duties, including pig conformance, feed budgets, and the closeout process.
• Work independently to market animals.
• Coach, train, and develop new farm managers.
• Support animal welfare and environmental compliance by offering solutions.
• Order medications and veterinary services.
• Ensure biosecurity compliance and develop action plans.
• Help control costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain accurate records and number integrity.
• Coordinate and oversee completion of special projects.
• Recommend operational improvements.
• Manage producer relationships and assist with contract renewals.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Better Futures Program: online classes or tuition for a selected two-year community college paid for the employee or their dependents.
• Leadership Fundamentals Training Program.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan; bonus amount varies and is subject to program terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level