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Job Description
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Product Manager II opportunity within our Product Management and Commercial Operations organization. In this highly impactful role, you will own complex product, production, and commercial initiatives while serving as a senior individual contributor and cross-functional leader. You will drive end-to-end execution across multipleplants, customers, or product categories, with increased autonomy, strategic accountability, and decision leadership.
ABOUT US
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work", representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Lead complex boxing and production planning initiatives across multiple plants or highimpact customer segments. Proactively identify capacity constraints and optimization opportunities in partnership with Operations. Independently manage high-complexity new item setups and specification changes, coordinating PET approvals and execution readiness. Partner with Business Intelligence to develop and execute trim optimization and datadriven decision strategies. Own inventory and working capital optimization strategies, including aged and frozen inventory management. Serve as a senior partner to Sales and Pricing by providing analytical support and scenario modeling. Lead and facilitate optimization forums and cross-functional working sessions. Drive structured decision-making, accountability, and follow-through across Sales, Operations, and Scheduling.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES
instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Meat Science, Economics, or related field. 7+ years of experience in protein, product management, or related commercial operations roles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and production or planning tools. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Preferred:
Experience supporting multi-plant operations. Experience partnering with Sales, Pricing, BI, and Operations functions. Comfort presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
(no more than 8 bullet points - sample; please ensure details are accurate for specific position) The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire 401K with company match Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Wellness Program Tuition reimbursement Employee pork purchase program For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/ Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
