Field Manager I – Northeast Iowa

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with designated contract pork producers to identify and resolve issues while offering solutions for production enhancement.

• Cultivate customer relationships and maintain documentation of on-farm reports.

• Partner with the Business Manager to develop solutions and make decisions that impact the area and business unit's profitability.

• Conduct farm visits, producer meetings, and share information to optimize farm productivity.

• Oversee 20–25 producer sites, managing approximately 50,000–100,000 pig spaces.

• Assist with the management of producer relationships and the renewal of contracts.

• Train, mentor, and develop new farm managers.

• Perform audits on facility and environmental compliance, aiding producers in meeting essential requirements.

• Support producers in marketing their animals.

• Manage administrative responsibilities including pig conformance, feed budgets, and the closeout process.

• Uphold animal welfare standards, environmental compliance, medication/veterinary ordering, and biosecurity action planning.

• Assist in controlling feed, supply, and labor costs.

• Ensure the accuracy of records and maintain numerical integrity.

• Coordinate and oversee special projects.

• Suggest operational improvements.

• Execute other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Willingness to travel approximately 15%, with frequent trips to farms in Central and East Central Iowa.

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

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of overall business strategies and operations.

• Competence in spreadsheet, database, and word-processing applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

• Completion of post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks is required.

• Verification of employment eligibility must be completed by the end of the third day of work.

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

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

• Better Futures Program offers online classes or covers tuition for selected 2-year community college for you or your dependents.

• Supervisor Development Program features leadership training and opportunities for career advancement.

• Eligibility for an annual incentive/bonus plan, subject to standard terms and conditions.

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