Production Manager Trainee 2 Cert.-BS 7082

Smithfield Foods • Laurel Hill, NC

2d

About The Position

The Production Manager Trainee 2 learns, demonstrates knowledge and skills, and becomes certified in company systems and pork industry standards. Working under the supervision of the appropriate department leader, the trainee performs duties as part of a learning and development process. The role involves learning farm department operations and company production systems, mastering hourly jobs, completing leadership certification, and progressing through the Manager Training development program. The trainee may perform as the acting HOD when needed and must be available for emergency work, including alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies. The position pays $20.85 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or a related Agricultural field, or current college enrollment with anticipated graduation by the end of the current semester.
• Certification in two or more departments.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to work an average 48-hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays 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 the first managerial assignment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft software.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Support for the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Ability and willingness to learn and perform euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging, blood sampling, and other animal husbandry procedures.
• Ability to operate a high-pressure washing system.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn, demonstrate capability and knowledge, and become certified in all farm department areas, including the requirements and responsibilities of Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing roles.
• Learn and implement company systems covering pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, and husbandry.
• Perform and master hourly jobs under supervision, and become certified in each after demonstrating competence, skill, and understanding.
• Develop and prepare required reports about experiences and share opportunities for improvement.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Complete Leadership Certification.
• Understand and comply with company IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies and procedures.
• Immediately report environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues to a supervisor.
• Perform acting HOD responsibilities as needed by management.
• Be on call for emergency situations, including alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
• Progress through the Manager Training development program and report issues that interfere with its completion to Human Resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $20.85

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level