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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!\nYour Opportunity\nThe Production Manager Trainee is responsible for learning, demonstrating knowledge and skills, and becoming certified in all aspects of company systems and the pork industry standards. This position functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process.\nCore Responsibilities\nLearns, 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.\n\nGains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.\n\nPerforms and masters all hourly jobs under supervision. Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.\n\nDevelops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.\n\nResponsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.\n\nResponsible for completion of Leadership Certification\n\nIncumbent 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.\n\nReports all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.\n\nPerforms the responsibilities as the acting HOD as needed by management\n\nBe on call to work in emergency situations such as alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.\n\nResponsible for progression in the Manager Training development program. Reports any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources.\n\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.\nBachelor'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.\n\nMust be able to work an average 48-hour week, which can vary frequently.\n\nWeekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.\n\nMust shower in and out of farm facilities daily\n\nAbility to lead others\n\nAbility and willingness to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment\n\nMust be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software\n\nAbility to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.\n\nAbility to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.\n\nMust be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.\n\nMust 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.\n\nMust be able to operate a high-pressure washing system.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nWhen basic technical certification is complete, will provide leadership and guidance to personnel within a department with Manager oversight\nWork Environment & Physical Demands\nThe work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nVision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.\n\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.\n\nFrequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.\n\nMust be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.\n\nEEO Information\nSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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