Smithfield Foods
SOW FARM Production Manager Trainee
Smithfield Foods, Woodland, North Carolina, United States, 27897
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Position: Production Trainee (Trainee Certified, Trainee HOD)
Job Code: PDNTR
Reports to: Sow Farm Manager
Overview Learns, demonstrates knowledge and skills, and becomes 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.
Supervisory Authority
When basic technical certification is complete, will assume responsibility for personnel within a department with Manager oversight
Job Requirements Include
4-year college degree in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or equivalent supervisory experience and/or previous swine experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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
Essential Job 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.
Works as a team player in the accomplishment of daily work requirements and farm goals.
Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.
Complete 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.
Report all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.
Perform 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. Report any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources.
Perform necropsy to collect tissue samples needed for diagnosis.
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
Relocation Relocation Package Available
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.
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SOW FARM Production Manager Trainee
role at
Smithfield Foods .
Position: Production Trainee (Trainee Certified, Trainee HOD)
Job Code: PDNTR
Reports to: Sow Farm Manager
Overview Learns, demonstrates knowledge and skills, and becomes 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.
Supervisory Authority
When basic technical certification is complete, will assume responsibility for personnel within a department with Manager oversight
Job Requirements Include
4-year college degree in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or equivalent supervisory experience and/or previous swine experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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
Essential Job 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.
Works as a team player in the accomplishment of daily work requirements and farm goals.
Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.
Complete 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.
Report all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.
Perform 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. Report any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources.
Perform necropsy to collect tissue samples needed for diagnosis.
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
Relocation Relocation Package Available
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.
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