Business Unit Manager

Clemens Food Group Business Unit ManagerFor 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 & ResponsibilitiesAs 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 categoriesDevelop pricing strategies and maximize category profitabilityBalance customer demand with production capacity and inventory availabilityPartner with Sales, Operations, Materials Management, Product Development, and Finance to make data-driven business decisionsEvaluate new product opportunities and support commercialization initiativesAnalyze market trends, USDA reports, and competitive intelligence to guide business strategyDevelop inventory strategies that minimize waste while maximizing customer serviceLead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning effortsDrive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational and financial performanceQualifications & CompetenciesWe'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 acumenStrategic thinking with an analytical, data-driven mindsetExperience managing product portfolios, categories, or business performanceThe ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authorityConfidence making decisions with incomplete informationResilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindsetExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsWhy Join UsThis 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 organizationOwnership of strategic business decisionsSignificant cross-functional exposureLeadership that coaches, supports, and develops talentClear career advancement opportunities across commercial, operations, and leadership rolesClemens 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.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.Travel RequiredYes. 5%Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.