Production Manager Trainee 1
Core
A rotational trainee program for future production managers in the pork industry, focusing on mastering farm operations, animal husbandry, and company systems.
Role type
Production Manager Trainee (Rotational Program)
Builds
Swine production operations and farm management systems
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock (Swine)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, farm operations management, data reporting, leadership, computer literacy, physical labor, biosecurity compliance, animal welfare standards
Preferred skills
Relocation willingness, tolerance for physical demands and odors, ability to work weekends/holidays (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-2026-13595-production-manager-trainee-1-at-smithfieldfoods)
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, high-pressure washing systems
Responsibilities
Master all farm department areas (breeding, farrowing, nursery, finishing), implement pig production processes and animal flow systems, perform hourly jobs under supervision, generate experience reports, act as HOD when needed, handle emergency situations, complete Leadership Certification
Seniority
Entry-level Trainee
