Field Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in agriculture or a related field and 3 years of swine experience, or 5 years of experience in a leadership position working with live swine in lieu of an associate degree in agriculture.
• Relocate to the Southeast Iowa region, if not already located there.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to motivate and inspire people to achieve high goals.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software.
• Written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60 pounds or more.
• Maintained vehicle no older than 6 years for frequent weekly travel to facilities.
• Ability to work safely in a physically demanding live-production environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and walking through animal pens.
• Ability to work in summer heat and winter cold, and in environments with odors, dust, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.

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.
• Complete administrative duties, including pig conformance, feed budgets, and the closeout process.
• Coach, train, and develop new farm managers.
• Support animal welfare and environmental compliance by offering solutions.
• Order medication 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 special projects.
• Recommend operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot production problems and help producers improve production.
• 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) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Better Futures Program: online classes or tuition for a select two-year community college paid for the employee or their dependents.
• Leadership Fundamentals Training Program and leadership training opportunities.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.