Production Manager Trainee 2 Cert.-BS 7082

Smithfield Foods • Laurel Hill, NC

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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 appropriate department leader, the trainee performs duties as part of a learning and development process. The role includes learning farm department operations, understanding and implementing company production systems, mastering hourly jobs under supervision, completing leadership certification, and progressing through the Manager Training development program. The trainee may serve as acting HOD when needed and must be available for emergency work. 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 enrollment as a college student with anticipated graduation by the end of the current semester.
• Certified in two or more departments.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to work an average of 48 hours per week; hours may vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work 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 and high-quality pork products.
• Ability and willingness to learn and perform animal husbandry procedures, including euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging, blood sampling, and other normal procedures.
• Ability to operate a high-pressure washing system.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear frequently.
• Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Learn, demonstrate capability and knowledge, and become certified in all farm department areas, including the responsibilities listed under Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing.
• Develop the ability to implement company systems and understand pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, and husbandry.
• Perform and master all hourly jobs under supervision, becoming certified in each after demonstrating competence and understanding.
• Develop and prepare required reports about experiences and share opportunities for improvement.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and procedures.
• 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 emergencies, including alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
• Progress through the Manager Training development program and report to Human Resources any issue that interferes with its completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation package available

What This Job Offers

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