What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Unit Manager position at Clemens Food Group?
About Clemens Food Group
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: Do the Right Thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation while creating an environment where our people are empowered to grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers.
Own a business. Influence strategy. Drive profitability.
If you’re energized by making high-impact business decisions, balancing supply and demand, and collaborating across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, this is your opportunity to own a product portfolio that directly impacts the success of our business.
At Clemens Food Group, you’ll take ownership of assigned Fresh Pork categories, shaping strategy, optimizing profitability, and partnering with leaders across the organization to maximize value from production through customer delivery. This is a highly visible role with significant opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
As a Business Unit Manager, you’ll own the financial performance and strategic direction of assigned product categories while partnering across the organization to optimize inventory, production, pricing, and customer satisfaction.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges and making decisions in a fast-changing environment.
Successful Candidates Typically Bring
This role offers the opportunity to truly own your business while working alongside talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
You’ll Enjoy
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: Do the Right Thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation while creating an environment where our people are empowered to grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers.
Own a business. Influence strategy. Drive profitability.
If you’re energized by making high-impact business decisions, balancing supply and demand, and collaborating across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, this is your opportunity to own a product portfolio that directly impacts the success of our business.
At Clemens Food Group, you’ll take ownership of assigned Fresh Pork categories, shaping strategy, optimizing profitability, and partnering with leaders across the organization to maximize value from production through customer delivery. This is a highly visible role with significant opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
As a Business Unit Manager, you’ll own the financial performance and strategic direction of assigned product categories while partnering across the organization to optimize inventory, production, pricing, and customer satisfaction.
- Own the P&L performance and strategic direction for assigned product categories
- Develop pricing strategies and maximize category profitability
- Balance customer demand with production capacity and inventory availability
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Materials Management, Product Development, and Finance to make data-driven business decisions
- Evaluate new product opportunities and support commercialization initiatives
- Analyze market trends, USDA reports, and competitive intelligence to guide business strategy
- Develop inventory strategies that minimize waste while maximizing customer service
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning efforts
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational and financial performance
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges and making decisions in a fast-changing environment.
Successful Candidates Typically Bring
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strategic thinking with an analytical, data-driven mindset
- Experience managing product portfolios, categories, or business performance
- The ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
- Confidence making decisions with incomplete information
- Resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
This role offers the opportunity to truly own your business while working alongside talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
You’ll Enjoy
- High visibility across the organization
- Ownership of strategic business decisions
- Significant cross-functional exposure
- Leadership that coaches, supports, and develops talent
- Clear career advancement opportunities across commercial, operations, and leadership roles
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.