Operations Manager II

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our plant operations at all ground beef and value added operations. This person will be responsible for managing the overall operations of our ground beef facilities, meeting daily production goals, and managing the utilization and capacity of all plant grind rooms. This person will sit at and report to our corporate office in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize value of the ground beef category across all Fed Chub Plant Operations
• Supports, guides and oversees quality control functions at the three Grind facilities to ensure all disciplines are in compliance with JBS specifications, codes, regulations and requirements.
• Ensures effective quality program and Process controls, audits and food defense programs are met.
• Plans and conducts training activities related to quality and food safety
• Manages installation, inspection and testing procedures for Chub Ground Beef Product
• Investigates customer complaints regarding quality issues, and communicates findings and corrective actions
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity
• Setting a budget and cost within budget
• Maintaining close communications with scheduling and sales
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the operations of beef products
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Confer with superintendents to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect Lean point issues or FO’s.
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints or grievances.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Maximize frozen inclusion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Experience in case ready and or food service strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written  
• 7-10 years of experience in the ground beef industry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of operations within our beef business strongly preferred
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Management experience in meat packing industry
• Computer knowledge required.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to follow tasks to successful completion, delegate responsibility and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well with other Peers, employees, including hourly, salaried and USDA inspectors
• Must be dependable, prompt and be willing to work weekends as needed to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Position Requires at least 50%-75% travel to the facilities
• Our Beef USA Division Grinding Rooms only produce Chubs, there is no Case Ready Grind knowledge needed (Lidstock/Brick/Overwrap)
• 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 $140,000-$155,000
• 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.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

We will accept applications for this position until 8/20/2026.

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

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.