Smithfield Foods

Learning and Development

• Facilitate Training Classes - Organize and facilitate in‑person and virtual training and development sessions to strengthen employee skills and capabilities.
• Leverage data — including skills assessments and 360‑degree feedback — recommend targeted solutions, apply best practices that elevate employee performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business by aligning training, skills development, and assessment strategies with business priorities.
• Proactively identify capability gaps, recommend development interventions, and support leaders in building high‑performing teams.
• Work closely with Operations and Plant Business Partners to execute the training deployment strategy, including setting priorities, organizing logistics, and managing end‑to‑end deployment of training and assessment initiatives.
• Provide clear action items and follow‑through tools to ensure employees apply and practice skills gained through training and 360 feedback.
• Guide employees and leaders toward additional development opportunities and reinforce accountability for sustained behavior change.
• Coordinate, administer, and interpret skills assessments and 360‑degree feedback tools. Prepare participants, support leaders in reviewing results, and translate assessment data into actionable, individualized development actions.
• Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and practices in skills development, assessment, and adult learning. Partner with Business and Talent Development teams to identify future capability needs and recommend enhancements to employee development programs.

Talent Development Training Specialist

Manager

• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge, and becomes certified in all feed manufacturing department areas.
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems.
• Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision.
• Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
• Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
• Develops employee management skills.
• Gains experience in leadership process and challenges.
• Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains an active license to operate forklift, certified weigh master and grading grain.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.

Feed Mill Manager Trainee

Engineering Manager

• Join our Engineering team and become a driving force in transforming production processes.
• Analyze data, draft strategic implementation plans, and tackle challenges head-on to optimize operations.
• Apply your expertise to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Spot potential risks and trends early, proactively crafting effective solutions to keep projects on track.

Project Engineering Manager

Software Engineer

• Enhance operational efficiency through EDI solutions
• Support and develop in Smithfield’s EDI System Integration landscape
• Analysis, troubleshooting, development, and delivery of EDI Transactions
• Collaborate with integrations and project teams
• Assist middleware resources in translating business requirements into integration designs
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies

EDI Integrations Developer

Project Manager

• Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials
• Prepare project cost estimates
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies
• Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes
• Validate field work, creating as-built drawings
• Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness
• Manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors
• Provide direction to equipment vendors
• Review work products submitted by consultants
• Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies
• Determine the scope of work and prepare requests for proposals
• Evaluate supplier proposals
• Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines
• Responsible for contract administration
• Monitor installations to ensure compliance and budget adherence
• Drive positive employee experience through leadership and coaching

Strategic Project Manager

Recruitment

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously
• Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication and clear feedback
• Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams on recruitment strategies
• Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent
• Research labor market trends to align sourcing strategy with current industry conditions
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide recruitment updates

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects within the pork and packaged meat industry
• Analyze data, draft strategic implementation plans, and tackle challenges to optimize operations
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions
• Spot potential risks and trends early, proactively crafting effective solutions to keep projects on track
• Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors
• Submit regular reports to management on project status
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans

Producer

• Learning all aspects of company systems and pork industry standards
• Gaining understanding of pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry
• Performing and mastering all hourly jobs under supervision
• Developing reports on experiences and sharing opportunities for improvement
• Complying with all environmental laws and procedures
• Reporting all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues
• Progressing in the Manager Training development program

Production Manager, Trainee

Customer Success Manager

• Focus on assignments and projects within your identified track
• Complete Learning Plan and master the skills and tasks identified
• Attend team and customer meetings within your functional area
• Develop and execute process and procedures to alleviate challenges within your functional area
• Create formal proposals and presentations to various levels of management
• Attend developmental training and workshops for the Summer Internship Program
• Cross-Collaborate with current interns on a summer project
• Present during End-of-Summer Presentations to Executive Leadership, Management and Peers

Customer Success Intern

Solutions Engineer

• Design and build server and cloud solutions across multi-region cloud and on-premise environments
• Provide technical expertise and leadership on implementation teams
• Deliver advanced administration and technical support for daily operations
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend server and cloud technologies
• Leverage relationships with external service providers
• Conduct research and evaluate new enterprise technologies
• Participate in IT strategy, governance, and process management
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills
• Assess growth and project requirements for capacity planning
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IT teams
• Drive positive employee experience through leadership and coaching

Senior Solution Engineer – Server & Cloud

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for all functional areas across multiple locations simultaneously
• Ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience through timely communication
• Collaborate with department leaders and HR teams, offering expert guidance on recruitment strategies
• Leverage various sourcing strategies to find and attract top talent
• Research labor market trends to align sourcing strategy with industry conditions
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment processes
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidates and provide regular recruitment updates

Account Manager

• Introducing and placing new products with customers
• Executing organizational initiatives and driving sales on key items
• Handling larger, more strategic or high-value accounts
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships through daily corporate contact
• Mentoring junior staff or leading a small team
• Communicating pricing, product availability, and order management

Talent Development Training Specialist

Feed Mill Manager Trainee

Project Engineering Manager

EDI Integrations Developer

Strategic Project Manager

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Project Engineering Manager

Production Manager, Trainee

Customer Success Intern

Senior Solution Engineer – Server & Cloud

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Senior Sales Account Manager