Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago
Production Mgr Trainee 1-Farm 55791
Maxton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Production Manager Trainee is responsible for learning and demonstrating knowledge in all aspects of company systems and the pork industry standards while under supervision. This role involves mastering various departmental jobs, complying with environmental laws, and progressing through the Manager Training development program.
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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
Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement
Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes
Responsible for completion of 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
Reports all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor
Performs 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. Reports any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester
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
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
Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products
Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry
Must be able to operate a high-pressure washing system
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
Founded in 1936
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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