Career Foundation Program Associate - Supply Chain

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Your Opportunity The Career Foundation Program (CFP) is designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through a function-specific rotation. The program is divided into tracks, each of which is oriented towards a different part of the Company’s operations. The program provides the CFP Associate with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company’s business while simultaneously seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, will be available to provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate’s assigned rotations. Rotations can last anywhere from 18-months to 24-months depending on the rotational track the Associate enters. Rotational tracks are based on functional area, which include the following: Sales & Business Track – including rotations through Business Management, Sales and Marketing Operations Track – including rotations through Continuous Improvement, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Environmental & Safety, Logistics, and Manufacturing Hog Procurement Track – including rotations through Hog Purchasing, Meat Quality, and Hog and Farm Contract Negotiations Distribution Center Track – including rotations through Distribution Services, Inventory Control and Supervision Supply Chain Track –including rotations through Demand Planning, Transportation and Supply Planning Operations Engineering Track – including rotations through Engineering Orientation to include exposure to IE/Quality/Production; Corporate Project Work and Supervision Operations Finance Track – including rotations through Plant Finance and Accounting, and Corporate Finance and Accounting Hog Production Track – including rotations through Breeding, Farrowing and Head of Department Feed Mill Track – including rotations through Receiving, Batching, Load Out, Mill Manager Skills and Relief Supervisor Operations Human Resources Track - including rotations through Plant Operations, HR Operations and HR Generalist function. Industrial Engineering Track – including rotations through all functions of Industrial Engineering in both Fresh and Packaged plants Our CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They will assist in problem-solving, assume leadership roles for certain projects, help the department achieve both short and long-term objectives, and in general deliver high-level results that exceed expectations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester. Be able to relocate one to two times during rotation. Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations. Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Travel up to 15-25% of time. Periodic overnight travel required. Currently authorized to work in the U.S. Valid state driver license with acceptable driving record (depending on rotational track) 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. Work Environment & Physical Demands Office, facility and laboratory environment to include lifting, stretching, bending, reaching, walking, climbing, travel by car and aircraft. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. 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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