Smithfield
Agriculture
ProductionManagerTrainee
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“Production Manager Trainee at Smithfield. Skills: Animal husbandry, Production processes, Farm management. Learn farm department areas. Fulfill requirements and responsibilities of Breeding/Farrowing”
Industry & Context.
Ability to relocate, Weekend, evening, and holiday work, On call for emergencies, Tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, Tolerate noisy conditions, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, Walk, Use hands to handle or reach, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear, Vision abilities, Adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related Agricultural field, Currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current semester, Able to work an average 48-hour week, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required, Shower in and out of farm facilities daily, Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software, Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment, Able to be respectful, approachable and team oriented, Supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption, Able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform animal husbandry tasks, Able to operate a high-pressure washing system
Nice to Have
Relocation to complete training and assume first managerial assignment
What You'll Do.
Learn farm department areas
Fulfill requirements and responsibilities of Breeding/Farrowing
Fulfill requirements and responsibilities of Nursery/Finishing
Implement company systems
Master hourly jobs under supervision
Become certified in each job
Develop and prepare required reports
Address opportunities for improvement
Comply with environmental laws and procedures
Complete Leadership Certification
Understand and comply with company IPS
Understand and comply with biosecurity policies
Understand and comply with animal welfare policies
Understand and comply with EMS policies
Report environmental issues immediately
Report animal care issues immediately
Report biosecurity issues immediately
Perform responsibilities as acting HOD
Be on call for emergency situations
Progress in Manager Training development program
Report issues interfering with development program
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working relationships; Positive work environment
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** 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. **Apply Now!** ## Your Opportunity 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. * Hourly Competitive Starting Pay $18.50/hour * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. * Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements. ## 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. * Re
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