POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Livestock Supervisor

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

Principle Responsibilities:

•          Supervise Livestock Procurement team

•          Manage live hog receiving process from unloading to filling pens & ante-mortem inspection

•          Maintain proper identification, counting, sorting, & harvest set-up of swine

•          Ensure employee safety

•          Build healthy working relationships with employees to improve engagement & decrease turnover/absenteeism

•          Uphold animal welfare standards & requirements at all times throughout the process

•          Facilitate positive communication & helpful relationship with all haulers/drivers delivering swine

•          Monitor & confirm that machinery, equipment & facilities are properly maintained

•          Work closely with other yard supervisors & management to promote efficiency & teamwork in the department

•          Oversee completion & accuracy of daily paperwork of all processes within the department

•          Perform various other duties to fill in when needed or as assigned

•          Ensure policy compliance with all employees

•          Meet & exceed yearly KPI goals set forth by management

•          Ensure policy compliance with all employees

•          Responsible for reducing cost, employee retention & maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA, & maintenance employees 

•          Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

Working Conditions: 

•          Livestock, production & maintenance settings

•          Exposure to various environments, live animals, chemicals & machinery

•          Exposure to all inclement environments

Education/ Experience:  

•          High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education & experience  

•          Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred 

•          1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry

Special Skills:

•          Ability to communicate effectively, both written & verbally in English

•          Excellent conflict resolution skills

•          Computer knowledge required

•          Good organizational skills

•          Ability to work 50+ hours

•          Good attendance & safety records   

Relationships:

Internal: All employees & plant management  

External: USDA & Union  

Supervision of Personnel: Hourly direct reports (10-15), production & SNE employees 

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, & a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets.