Product Manager – Beef Value Added

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Product Manager plays a pivotal dual role in driving product strategy and enhancing business operations within the Value-Added Beef team. This position supports strategic decision-making across pricing, product development, and operational planning. By analyzing market trends, meat yields, and customer expectations, the product manager helps optimize value-added beef products for profitability and performance. Working closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams, the product manager ensures alignment with financial goals and product targets. Through cross-functional collaboration, they deliver actionable insights that fuel innovation and product success

Responsibilities:

• Product Development
  • Complete NPRs (New Product Requests); submit NPRs and track through the system.
    • Work with product/category management to prioritize appropriately to maximize margin and customer service.
  • Routinely conduct SKU rationalization analysis.
  • Manage Sample Requests for all Beef Value Added plants.
  • Maintain Active Code List on applicable forms (NPRs, Sample Requests, etc.).

• Analysis
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
  • Analyze meat yields and breakeven costs to guide pricing and product decisions.
  • Collaborate with product managers to define product roadmaps and prioritize features.
  • Gather and interpret business data to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs and business performance.
  • Assist operations and scheduling teams with product availability tracking.
  • Document business processes and recommend improvements or automation opportunities.
  • Assist in project management, including planning, tracking, and reporting progress.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the beef industry preferred.
• Ability to navigate relationships with sales, pricing, scheduling, production and business analysis departments; as well as key customers.
• Strong data analysis skill with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and sales planning skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• QlikView experience preferred.
• Experience in JBS Systems preferred (i.e. Quintiq, ECS, Shopfloor, SAP, etc.).
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

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;
• Base salary range of $85,000 - $100,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

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 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 food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. 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, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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