Live Pork Sow Production Manager - Western Missouri

JBS Foods • Kansas City, KS

287d • Remote

About The Position

JBS Live Pork, LLC has an opportunity available for a Remote Production Manager in Western Missouri (Tarkio, MO and Marshall, MO) reporting to Dan Sprague, Live Pork Regional Director. The position has accountability for all production and related activities at assigned sow production facilities within the assigned Region of JBS Live Pork. The Production Manager will focus on reducing costs and increasing throughput, manage operations in support of field managers, execute production output budgets, and communicate production targets to the Regional Director. The role also involves facilitating the use of Standard Operating Procedures, influencing change through education, and ensuring compliance with audits and quality control programs.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 5 years' experience in commercial swine production.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Extensive knowledge of sow records and related computer software.
• Must be PQA certified or have the ability to be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in written format.

Responsibilities

• Focus efforts on the reduction of costs and increasing throughput.
• Assume management of operation in support role for field manager or in their absence.
• Execute yearly production output budgets (weaned pigs), expenses budgets, and necessary capital spending budgets.
• Timely communicate the status of production targets to the Regional Director.
• Provide a written plan for the overall improvement of production.
• Facilitate the use of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Influence change through education at all levels and inspect until the new habit is formed.
• Responsible for the actions of their direct reports.
• Facilitate timely actions in response to any external or internal production related audits.
• Work in coordination with the site Maintenance Manager to ensure maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness of the facilities.
• Maintain the data integrity of any company sponsored production record keeping system.
• Ensure that products meet internal and external specifications of pig quality and quality control programs.
• Recommend and implement approved changes to the Sow Farm Manual and SOP's.
• Assure new employees participate in a training program focusing on standard operating procedures, biosecurity, and safety.
• Active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training.
• Coordinate animal movements including transport of gilts and wean pig sales.
• Accurate reporting of Environmental measures according to state and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for overall feed management program, including ordering and bin management.

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.
• Better Futures Program - Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents.
• Leadership Fundamentals Training Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.
• Incentive Pay: 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