Job Title: 2nd Shift Product Manager   Department: Operations

Reports to: Francisco Mendoza Effective Date: 1/9/2025

Job Status: Full TimeFLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (Flexibility to work 1st or 3rd)Travel Requirements: 0-25%

Job Summary:
The Product Manager manages a set of product categories within the Beardstown, IL facility. The product manager leads the internal processes for core assortment and steady-state changes, issue resolution involving internal and external stake holders. The product manager will perform ongoing product evaluations to ensure specification and adherence and awareness of items in the marketplace.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain communication with department heads regarding the product
• Audit Product manually and receive audits to verify proper procedures and efficiency
• Test new products and packaging of product for cost-effectiveness, efficiency and value
• Communicate in person and by phone with customers to increase satisfaction and knowledge of available products
• Examine previous day’s yields for variances and problems; determine reasons for variances, develop solutions/new procedures and implement as needed
• Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained
• Attend and schedule appropriate meetings
• Review slicing yield tests on a regular basis to verify pricing data and confirm the company is receiving bellies that meet contractual specifications
• Work closely with sales and operations on research and product development, includes but not limited to:
  • Brine development, formulation and maintenance
  • Product matching
  • Product testing: new ingredients, equipment, packaging, shelf life
  • Customer specification creation
  • Product quality monitoring
  • New product implementation
• Other duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills-including phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Computer knowledge required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, 10-key or related software.
• Excellent Attendance (Internal candidates must have less than 4 points).
• Ability to work 6 days a week.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule when needed.
• Ability to Motivate and Challenge team members in a positive manner.
• Ability to be creative
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish, French, Creole, Burmese)
• Ability to work with SAP System 
• Extensive knowledge and technical skills in a variety of production jobs
• Previous experience in further processing

Working Conditions

• Work 40+ hours per week in various areas of the facility
• 1st and 2nd shift rotations and weekends as needed
• Possible exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objects (knives), machinery and vehicles

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K
• 401K Matching
• JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership
• On-site bank
• On-site cafeteria
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted meat sales

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food/Meat Science (Strongly Preferred but not required) or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Must have Protein Manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Regular Visits to Production Floor: Hot, Cold, Smells, PPE Required

Pay Range

• $86,839-$105,508
• Annual bonus potential

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V