Production Manager Trainee 1 - Farm 85111

Smithfield Foods; Seaboard (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Production Manager Trainee in the United States to learn all farm department operations. You will become certified in pig production processes, health, and welfare, while performing hourly tasks under supervision and generating progress reports.

The role requires leadership potential, ability to relocate for training, and comfort with a demanding 48-hour week, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related agricultural field, or enrolled student with expected graduation.
• Must be able to work ~48 hours per week, variable hours.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work as needed.
• Must shower in and out of farm facilities daily.
• Ability to lead others and relocate for training.
• Proficient in Microsoft software.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team oriented with strong collaboration.
• Support the mission of raising swine for high-quality pork.
• Willingness to perform animal husbandry tasks and operate farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become certified in farm department areas including Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing.
• Understand and implement Smithfield systems: pig production, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry.
• Perform and master hourly tasks under supervision and gain certification.
• Develop reports on experiences and share improvement opportunities.
• Comply with environmental laws and Smithfield IPS, biosecurity and EMS policies.
• Complete Leadership Certification and lead others as assigned.
• Be aware of environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues and report them promptly.
• Act as interim Head of Department as needed by management.
• Be on call for emergencies such as weather, alarms, shortages, and incidents.
• Progress through the Manager Training development program and communicate blockers.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Willingness to relocate

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Compensation: $17.00/hr

The Production Manager Trainee is responsible for learning, demonstrating knowledge and skills, and becoming certified in all aspects of company systems and the pork industry standards. This position functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process.

Core Responsibilities

• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge and becomes certified in all farm department areas including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities listed under the Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing job description.
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.
• Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision. Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
• Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.
• Responsible for completion of Leadership Certification
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Reports all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Performs the responsibilities as the acting HOD as needed by management
• Be on call to work in emergency situations such as alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
• Responsible for progression in the Manager Training development program. Reports any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must shower in and out of farm facilities daily
• Ability to lead others
• Ability and willingness to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
• Must be able to operate a high-pressure washing system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

When basic technical certification is complete, will provide leadership and guidance to personnel within a department with Manager oversight

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.