Smithfield

ProductionMgrTrainee

$0–0k Greencastle, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Production Mgr Trainee at Smithfield. Skills: Animal husbandry, Process management, Leadership. Learn farm department areas. Fulfill breeding/farrowing requirements”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Weekend work required, Evening work required, Holiday work required, Ability to relocate, Vision abilities, Lift up to 50 lbs, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Tolerate blood, Tolerate animal dander, Tolerate manure, Tolerate dust, Tolerate odors, Tolerate noisy conditions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related Agricultural field, Currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation, 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, Tolerate and willing to learn and perform tasks, Operate a high-pressure washing system

Nice to Have

Ability to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment

What You'll Do.

Learn farm department areas

Fulfill breeding/farrowing requirements

Fulfill nursery/finishing requirements

Implement company systems

Perform hourly jobs under supervision

Develop required reports

Address opportunities for improvement

Comply with environmental laws

Complete Leadership Certification

Comply with IPS policies

Comply with biosecurity policies

Comply with animal welfare policies

Comply with EMS policies

Report environmental issues

Report animal care issues

Report biosecurity issues

Perform as acting HOD

Be on call for emergency situations

Progress in Manager Training program

Report issues interfering with development program

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with others; Building working relationships

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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