H-1B Visa Location Manager Jobs
Location Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of production logistics and degree-level project oversight. Sponsoring employers typically structure the role around a bachelor's degree in film production, communications, or a related field to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Each filming location requires its own certified LCA before work begins.
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Get Access To All JobsThe J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
This job is an experienced supervisor who is responsible for the entire operations, administrative, delivery, and warehouse functions of the Unit. Duties would include supervising all operational support services in the unit, including inventory management, budgeting, delivery, and records retention. Directly, or through subordinate supervisors, supervises and trains all delivery, operations, administrative, and application staff and may supervise other unit staff.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with Group and Region Regulatory function, ensures company safety programs are implemented, maintained, and regulatory requirements are adhered to through direct actions or management oversight.
- Assists the Unit Manager in preparing the budget for the area of responsibility. Supervises operations, equipment, and facility improvements. Supervises and trains operations, application, delivery and shipping/receiving staff. Ensures safety procedures are communicated and followed. Ensures training is conducted as needed for specific equipment or as seasonal product changes occur. Provides leadership in coordination with marketing area to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepares and monitors operational budgets and forecasts. Reviews operational expenses within the Unit. Evaluates labor, equipment, and inventory to meet operational needs of the Unit.
- Coordinates, facilitates, and manages all operational functions across a multiple site, 15 million dollar plus Unit.
- Supervises all office related functions to ensure appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory, invoicing to customers, receipt of payments, and bill processing related to product and operational purchases.
- Supervises all warehouse, delivery, and application related functions to ensure product availability, prompt delivery, and service.
- Supervises service to walk-in customers, receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.
- Supervises the purchase of all products sold at the Unit and ensures adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping for Unit inventory.
Typical Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
10+ years related experience and/or training
Other Information
Advanced expertise relating to specific technological areas which could include some or all of the following: mechanical, equipment, record-keeping, specialized computer equipment and/or software packages, etc. Incumbents typically have some college experience and extensive experience in the industry. Experience within the Soilbuilder function is preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Proactive in providing customer service and support beyond typical operational needs. Analysis and problem-solving abilities to deal with out of the ordinary assignments. Must have advanced interaction skills and the ability to successfully deal with people from other units and regions.
Job Requisition ID: 27805
Travel Required:
Location(s): SGS Retail - Roanoke IL
Country: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
This job is an experienced supervisor who is responsible for the entire operations, administrative, delivery, and warehouse functions of the Unit. Duties would include supervising all operational support services in the unit, including inventory management, budgeting, delivery, and records retention. Directly, or through subordinate supervisors, supervises and trains all delivery, operations, administrative, and application staff and may supervise other unit staff.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with Group and Region Regulatory function, ensures company safety programs are implemented, maintained, and regulatory requirements are adhered to through direct actions or management oversight.
- Assists the Unit Manager in preparing the budget for the area of responsibility. Supervises operations, equipment, and facility improvements. Supervises and trains operations, application, delivery and shipping/receiving staff. Ensures safety procedures are communicated and followed. Ensures training is conducted as needed for specific equipment or as seasonal product changes occur. Provides leadership in coordination with marketing area to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepares and monitors operational budgets and forecasts. Reviews operational expenses within the Unit. Evaluates labor, equipment, and inventory to meet operational needs of the Unit.
- Coordinates, facilitates, and manages all operational functions across a multiple site, 15 million dollar plus Unit.
- Supervises all office related functions to ensure appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory, invoicing to customers, receipt of payments, and bill processing related to product and operational purchases.
- Supervises all warehouse, delivery, and application related functions to ensure product availability, prompt delivery, and service.
- Supervises service to walk-in customers, receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.
- Supervises the purchase of all products sold at the Unit and ensures adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping for Unit inventory.
Typical Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
10+ years related experience and/or training
Other Information
Advanced expertise relating to specific technological areas which could include some or all of the following: mechanical, equipment, record-keeping, specialized computer equipment and/or software packages, etc. Incumbents typically have some college experience and extensive experience in the industry. Experience within the Soilbuilder function is preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Proactive in providing customer service and support beyond typical operational needs. Analysis and problem-solving abilities to deal with out of the ordinary assignments. Must have advanced interaction skills and the ability to successfully deal with people from other units and regions.
Job Requisition ID: 27805
Travel Required:
Location(s): SGS Retail - Roanoke IL
Country: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Location Manager
Verify your degree field alignment
Location Manager roles qualify as a specialty occupation only when your employer documents that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like film production, urban planning, or communications. Pull your credential evaluation before outreach so you can confirm alignment instantly.
Research LCA filing history by production type
Studios and production companies file a separate LCA for each filming location, not one blanket certification. Prioritize employers with a track record of multi-site LCA filings, which signals they understand the per-worksite compliance requirement and won't be caught off guard mid-production.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Search Migrate Mate to identify production companies and studios that have certified LCAs for Location Manager roles. Seeing their DOL filing history upfront tells you which employers have already navigated the specialty occupation argument and are set up to sponsor again.
Time your offer around production calendars
H-1B visa status is granted for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum. Because production timelines are project-based, negotiate a start date that lets your employer file the I-129 petition with USCIS well before principal photography begins, avoiding last-minute premium processing costs.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify wages meet the prevailing wage for each county where filming occurs, not just the company's headquarters. Run the OFLC Wage Search for every anticipated worksite so you enter salary conversations knowing the DOL floor for each jurisdiction.
Document your on-set duties in degree-equivalent terms
When USCIS reviews the specialty occupation claim, your job description carries significant weight. Work with your employer to frame scout coordination, municipal permitting, and budget oversight in language that maps directly to your degree's theoretical and technical coursework, not just on-set shorthand.
H-1B Visa Location Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Location Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. Location Manager roles do not automatically qualify because the occupation doesn't universally require a specific bachelor's degree. Sponsoring employers typically build the job description around duties requiring a degree in film production, urban planning, communications, or a related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and degree requirement, not just the job title, so the written job description is critical.
Does my employer need a separate LCA for every filming location?
Yes. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If a production moves between cities or states, your employer must file and receive DOL certification for each location before work begins there. Short-term placements have narrow exceptions, but productions lasting more than a few days at a new site generally require a fresh LCA.
How do I find production companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Location Managers before?
Migrate Mate shows verified DOL LCA filing history by employer and job category, so you can confirm which studios and production companies have previously sponsored roles in this occupation. Focusing your search on employers with existing H-1B infrastructure saves significant time because they've already established the specialty occupation argument and internal legal processes.
What happens to my H-1B status if a production wraps and I'm between projects?
H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not individual productions. If your employer keeps you on staff between projects, your status remains valid. If you're laid off or the engagement ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and transfer your H-1B. USCIS must receive the new employer's transfer petition before that grace period expires.
Can my employer file one H-1B petition to cover productions in multiple states?
The I-129 petition covers your employment relationship with the sponsoring employer, but DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite state or county where you work beyond brief periods. Your employer files one petition with USCIS but must maintain a compliant LCA stack that reflects every location where you actively perform duties throughout the H-1B validity period.