Head of Operations & Business Management

Position at JBS USA

Operations Manager II

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.

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
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the operations of beef products
• Confer with superintendents to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• 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
• Experience in case ready and or food service strongly preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of operations within our beef business strongly preferred
• Management experience in meat packing industry
• Computer knowledge required.
• 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
• 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

Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 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; 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 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.

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.

EOE, including disability/vets

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