Production Manager Trainee 1

Smithfield Foods•Stulp Farrowing 47109 Yuma CO, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager Trainee learns and demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to become certified in company systems and pork industry standards. Working under the supervision of the appropriate department leader, the trainee develops through assigned duties and responsibilities. The role includes learning farm department operations and company systems, mastering hourly jobs, completing Leadership Certification, and progressing through the Manager Training development program. After completing basic technical certification, the trainee provides leadership and guidance to department personnel with Manager oversight. The position may also serve as acting HOD when needed and requires availability for emergency situations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or a related agricultural field, or current enrollment in college with anticipated graduation by the end of the current semester.
Able to work an average 48-hour week, which 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.
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Supportive of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
Able and willing to learn and perform euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging, blood sampling, and other normal animal husbandry procedures.
Able to operate a high-pressure washing system.

Responsibilities

Learn, demonstrate capability and knowledge, and become certified in all farm department areas, including the requirements and responsibilities for Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing.
Develop an understanding of and implement company systems involving pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, and husbandry.
Perform and master hourly jobs under supervision, becoming certified in each job after demonstrating competence and understanding.
Prepare required reports about experiences and identify and share opportunities for improvement.
Comply with environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC 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 emergencies, 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.
After basic technical certification, provide leadership and guidance to department personnel with Manager oversight.
Perform other duties as assigned.