Career Leadership Program (Jan 2027)

Simmons Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is offering an intensive six-month Leadership Program aimed at developing future Production Supervisors. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various operations, from poultry to pet food processing. This program includes leadership training, project responsibilities, and team participation to build cohesiveness.

Graduates will be evaluated throughout the program, preparing them for roles requiring leadership, motivation, and a heart for serving their teams. Extensive regional travel is necessary during the program.

Qualifications

• Willingness to lead and take charge.
• Desire to take care of people.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members.
• Own production lines or areas.
• Drive continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

2 years of education + 2 years experience or Bachelor's degree

4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose of the Position

To create a pipeline of leaders ready for placement into Production Supervisor positions after completing this intensive rotational development program with exposure to all areas of the Simmons business and extensive leadership development.

Essential Position Responsibilities

This is a Salary Exempt position.

Program Overview

Rotations Through the six‑month rotational Career Leadership Program, you will gain hands‑on experience in live operations and in multiple poultry, pet food and animal nutrition plants. You will be exposed to additional aspects of our business, from supply chain and sales to finance and continuous improvement.

Leadership Development

We will invest in and develop your leadership skills through classroom training, mentoring and on‑the‑job coaching. After graduation from the program, you will be placed into a Production Supervisor position, with the skills and enterprise knowledge you need to be wildly successful while helping us live our value of Putting People First. We will continue to invest in your learning and development as you grow your career with us.

Projects

You will take responsibility for special projects that drive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement, helping you achieve your goals and key business metrics throughout your program placements.

Performance

You will be evaluated and given feedback and coaching throughout this development program. We’re looking for hungry and humble leaders with a heart to serve people. Once you have met our expectations and successfully completed and graduated from this program, you will be placed into a production supervisor role in the region and/or business unit previously agreed upon. You will work hard and prove you have what it takes to lead people at Simmons; there is no guarantee of placement.

Program Graduation Placement

Once you become a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering product for internal and/or external customers by leading team members in their daily work. You will lead, coach, motivate and keep team members safe while helping them be successful. You will own your lines or areas of production and take ownership of continuous improvement as we grow and improve together.

Team Participation

Participate as a member of the Team. Engage in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Attend appropriate team meetings. Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues. Identify areas that lack cohesiveness and, in a supportive manner, resolve issues and look for ways to reinforce actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description guides the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit thinking and creativity or describe all possible work that may be required.

Physical Activities

Enter and locate information on a computer. Visually verify information, often in small print. Communicate with customers, vendors, or employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Work in various temperatures and move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

As required by facility.

Travel

This program will require extensive regional travel during the initial six‑month rotational program. After placement into a plant production supervisor role, occasional travel to other facilities.

Technical Experience

Willingness to lead, take charge, and desire to take care of people required. Must be able to read and write English. Must be familiar with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Industry Experience

Preferred experience within a food processing organization.

Minimum Education

2 years of education with 2 years experience or a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Education

None.

Veteran

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.