About the role

  • Production Manager Trainee at Smithfield Foods responsible for learning and mastering company systems and standards in the pork industry. Collaborating under supervision to gain certification in key areas of farm operations.

Responsibilities

  • Learning all aspects of company systems and pork industry standards
  • Gaining understanding of pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry
  • Performing and mastering all hourly jobs under supervision
  • Developing reports on experiences and sharing opportunities for improvement
  • Complying with all environmental laws and procedures
  • Reporting all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues
  • Progressing in the Manager Training development program

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans
  • Tools and resources to enhance quality of life
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education
  • Apprenticeship programs

Job title

Production Manager, Trainee

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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