PLANT CONTRACT MANAGER

PLANT CONTRACT MANAGER Location: Worthington, MN, United States Date Posted: Jul 6, 2026 Category: Supply Chain, Procurement & Transportation Description PLANT CONTRACT MANAGER   General Description: This position will be located in the livestock office, responsible for managing supplier contracts for the Worthington facility, and for assisting buyers with entering and tracking purchases in our computer based procurement system. This includes monitoring the price paid to the suppliers according to the terms of their contract, and making sure suppliers are delivering the quantity and quality of swine specified in the contract. This role will also ensure there is good communication between the Procurement team and the suppliers to minimize supply chain interruptions. The qualified individual will gain an understanding of the procurement process from scheduling of the loads, receiving, processing, carcass evaluation, and payment. Be able to fill in for the plant scheduler and the carcass evaluation manager as needed.  Other various daily tasks may include daily counts, costs, and pricing.  Other relevant tasks, as assigned by manager.   Working Conditions:    • Production and maintenance settings • Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives • Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise   Requirements:    Be able to communicate written and verbally in English Be able to work all 3 shifts as needed Strong communication and leadership skills Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency Ability to make decisions and perform under high stress situations Work 40+ hours per week in office area (some overtime may be required) This position requires a high level of computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other programs used for accounting and government reporting compliance. Other skills required for this positon include good time management skills, good communication skills and good recordkeeping skills This position requires involement in government and other third party audits This positon will report to the Plant Receiving Manager with a dotted line to the Corporate Contract Managers. Resume required Monitor compliance and successful completion of all required certification and verification programs required by JBS DAILY JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Maintain contract pricing and daily delivery details for contract suppliers in CPS. 2. Monitor and review weekly, monthly and quarterly delivery requirement for each contract supplier 3. Communicate with suppliers about hog production cycles, weaned pig numbers and marketing estimates 4. Complete and send daily projections to managers, plant operations staff and other team members. 5. Track various price discovery market points to calculate hog prices for the contract suppliers 6. Maintain reports and perform other duties as needed.   Education Requirements (if applicable) Minimum of an Associates Degree in an agricultral related field Experience: Minimum of 3 years procurement experience, production scheduling experience, business analyst experience or ag sales experience. 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 hourly salary range: 65k-86k · 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; · 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; · Minnesota Sick and Safe Time · Minnesota Paid Leave We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 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 provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and 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 Vets and Disability 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.