Production Resource Specialist---NURSERY/FINISHING

Job Locations: US-NC-WARSAW Your Opportunity: The Production Resourcce Specialist manages and coordinates production of all assigned swine units. Responsible for financial and production performance as well as property and personnel management.Core Responsibilities:

• Manages all activities/processes related to farm management and operations.
• Schedules/performs according to all standard procedures and policies set out by company technical manuals.
• Manages financial performance by controlling costs, budgeting, business and financial planning, and tracking financial activity via P&L review.
• Plans, sets and Monitors goals, then communicates results to Production Manager/Director
• Develops subordinates or supports contract growers by leading, planning (short and long term), managing, coaching, mentoring and providing a positive professional image at all times.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with all farm staff, management, other departments, external customers and suppliers, refers all external communication to appropriate SHP spokesperson to identify potential problems and initiate improvements.
• Ensures the operation is functioning in an environmentally responsible way and practicing approved land and nutrient management techniques. Functions as a company steward of land resources.
• Ensures that the farm working environment is safe, by providing equipment, training, and actions to prevent hazardous conditions by meeting Smithfield-IPS standards.
• Ensures all equipment, machinery and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Safety and Biosecurity policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that all animals are managed in accordance with Smithfield Animal Care Policy, and employees are trained and accountable to that standard

The 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.Qualifications: To 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an Agriculture or Business-Related field or equivalent in agriculture or management work experience, required.
• Successful completion of Smithfield Hog Production Manager in Training Program, or demonstrated equivalent experience in another large live production system
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Company Specialists are directly responsible for labor and supervisory personnel at their farm sitesWork Environment & Physical Demands: The 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.

• Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.
• Must be able to occasionally work in situations in a leaned-over or squatted position.
• 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 tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

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About Smithfield Foods: Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 43,000 U.S. team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made us one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.EEO/AA Information: Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.