Production Resource Specialist - Nursery/Finishing (Central Iowa Territory)

Murphy-Brown LLC; Algona (IA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation package

Be Well program

LinkedIn Learning access

Guild tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Zusammenfassung

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to coordinate production across swine units, overseeing financial and production performance, contract growers, property and personnel management.

The role requires leading by example, enforcing animal welfare and biosecurity policies, and ensuring compliance with EMS and environmental regulations. Weekend/evening work and on‑call duties are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading/train­ing staff or managing a process or project.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Prod Spec 1 completion or 2 years swine experience preferred.
• Ability to work an average 45 hour week, including weekends and holidays.
• On-call to respond to emergencies (power outages, personnel shortages).
• Strong math skills to evaluate production and financial performance.
• Good verbal and written communication, including presentations to groups.
• Supervisory experience with farm managers on multiple sites.

Aufgaben

• Learn, understand, and implement all policies relating to Biosecurity.
• Follow SIPS safety requirements and EMS processes.
• Ensure animal welfare policies and provide appropriate care and environment for animals.
• Inspect for disease or injury and prescribe medication as needed.
• Monitor and manage animal movements between farms.
• Support market sales at target weights and track performance metrics.
• Assist in developing farm managers and employees for improved compliance.
• Participate in EMS and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Animal production knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Your Opportunity Manages and coordinates production of all assigned swine units. Responsible for the financial performance, production performance (including contract growers), property management, and personnel management of all assigned locations. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Core Responsibilities

Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Biosecurity. Follow the safety requirement of the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and take an active role in the processes of the management system. Follow the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia. Evaluate farms’ performance and outline plans and timelines for improvement. Inspects animals for disease and/or injury and prescribes medication as necessary. Monitors and maintains the schedule of animal movements into and out of the farms. Responsible for Market sales at target market weights, sort loss and standard deviation from company finishers. Check and turn in closeout information after sale. Develop farm managers and company employees into improved production and procedural compliance as needed. Responsible for participation in the EMS and being in compliance with and enforcing all environmental laws and procedures. Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor. Takes an active role in the development of, training of employees/growers to, and the implementation of all management systems as appropriate. Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite. Other tasks as assigned. Takes an active role in the development of, training of employees/growers to, and the implementation of all management systems as appropriate. Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite. Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• Completion of Prod Spec 1 program or 2 years swine experience preferred.
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Be on call to work in emergency situations such as alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
• Ability to utilize math to calculate performance for production and financial performance and to make decisions based on those calculations.
• Verbal and written communication skills to included making presentations to groups of various size.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise Farm Managers on multiple company sites as needed.

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. Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning. Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning and inside pens with animals. Must be able to walk an average of 2 – 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs on a limited basis. Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position. Must be able to operate a high-pressure washing system. Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Benefits

• IndSPR-Hog Relocation Package Available Yes
• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

EEO & Diversity Statement

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.

About Smithfield

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.