DescriptionWorking with and managing Field Managers to improve productivity and reduce cost of production for the region. Analyze production records to identify strengths and weaknesses to develop management practices. Implement management practices for systematic approach to production. Work with Midwest Regional Finishing Director to develop and forecast on budgeted production numbers. Ensure that SOP’s are known and followed across your WTF region of approximately 300,000 pig spaces.Essential Functions:(Order of essential functions does not indicate importance of function)
Manage direct reports including KPI’s, Vacation time, expense management, performance management, training and accountability on SOP’s, etc.
Leverage Data and Analytics. Utilize data driven insights to inform decision making, monitor KPI’s, implement data driven solutions with follow up to drive WTF performance.
Work with analyst for production analysis and forecasting.
Review Closeouts, and inventory records
Production and Marketing analysis and forecasting.
Regularly in the field with your Field Managers doing farm visits. Focus on troubleshooting and resolution of production issues and contract issues in the following areas: Ventilation, Feed, Water, safety, biosecurity, etc.
Ensure that SOP’s are being followed, including euthanasia processes.
Lead and participate in team meetings both in person and online.
Responsible for ongoing measurement of key performance metrics and for establishing action for continuous improvement.
Partner with animal welfare, field staff, producers, truckers, and plants as needed.
Responsible for managing processes to ensure that PQA and TQA guidelines are being met or exceeded.
Must understand pig flow at all levels of the system including weaned pig and feeder pig/overstock movements.
Success Factors:
Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.
Able to work with people in such a manner to build high morale, create positive energy, and focused commitments to goals and objectives.
Able to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups in an independent manner; willing to commit to long hours of work and personal sacrifice to reach goals.
Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
Job Qualifications:
4-year degree or minimum of 10 years applicable experience required.
Previous experience in managing a team
Including conflict resolution skills
Previous P&L management experience
Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel
Excellent communication skills including public speaking and motivating teams.
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of all the following:
Growing/finishing pig management
Swine animal welfare standards
Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures
Safety and Environmental
Working Conditions:
Ability to work with all office equipment is required.
Ability to travel regularly, including overnight as required.
Animal confinement conditions
Extended hours are required as needed.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :
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;
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, SincerityEOE/Vets/Disability