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

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/Vet/Disabled