Field Manager I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with a specific group of contract pork producers.

• Identify and resolve issues while providing solutions to enhance production.

• Cultivate customer relationships and document on-farm reports.

• Partner with the Business Manager to devise solutions and make decisions that affect area and business-unit profitability.

• Conduct farm visits, hold producer meetings, and disseminate information to optimize production.

• Oversee 20–25 producer sites, each with 50–100,000 pig spaces.

• Assist with maintaining producer relationships and managing contract renewals.

• Provide training to pork producers.

• Conduct audits for facility and environmental compliance, aiding producers in meeting regulations.

• Support producers in marketing their animals.

• Handle administrative tasks including pig conformance, feed budgets, and closeout processes.

• Mentor, train, and develop new farm managers.

• Uphold standards for animal welfare, environmental practices, medication/veterinary compliance, and bio-security.

• Help manage costs related to feed, supplies, and labor.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and data integrity.

• Coordinate and supervise special projects.

• Suggest operational enhancements.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate degree in Agriculture, Animal Production, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related discipline, or 5 years of equivalent experience in pork production is preferred.

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Expected travel is approximately 80% during the day, with very limited overnight stays.

• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to reach ambitious goals.

• Competency in problem-solving techniques.

• Understanding of overall business strategy and operational functions.

• Proficient in spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Capability to bend, push, pull, twist, and lift approximately 60+ lbs.

• Completion of drug, alcohol, and background checks is mandatory post-offer and prior to employment commencement.

• Verification of employment eligibility is required by the end of the third workday.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental insurance coverage begins after 60 days of employment.

• Paid Time Off includes sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching starts after the first year of service, adhering to the company vesting schedule.

• Better Futures Program offers online classes or covers tuition for 2-Year Community College for you or your dependents.

• Supervisor Development Program provides opportunities for career advancement through leadership training.

• Incentive Pay: Eligible for the Company’s annual bonus plan; bonus amounts vary and are subject to standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.

• Frequent travel to farms located in Southeast and East Central Iowa.