Training Supervisor

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay: $54,000 - $79,750 annuallyAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialEarn up to 30% additional pay weekly with our Extended Work Week Compensation Program!*Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. *Program eligibilities apply
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Responsible for arranging, current and future, training for individuals or groups within the framework of available programs. Advises employees and management on appropriate training courses.
Monitors the progress of attendees. Maintain accurate training records. Manages location training costs and maintains budget control for all training activities. Core ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coach the location specific training staff; schedule hours; vacations; and monitor performance.Manages On the Job Training (OJT) location budget.Guide the OJT location team to train and coach new and existing employees on job-specific topics, work instructions, and SOP (standard operating procedures).Review OJT training and revise the training approach to help improve retention.Leads the communication for the location specific OJT program to plant leadership.Provide feedback to Production Supervisor for progress report to be communicated to employees.Assure all new employees receive necessary training to perform assigned jobs safely and according to position responsibilities.Utilize the training platform to conduct training, track and report the training activity.Maintain the OJT program trainers' competency tracker and the location specific employee skills matrix.Support Manufacturing Excellence (M-IQ), complete tier meeting audits, perform GEMBA walks, where applicable engage in problem solving teams, and maintain M-IQ tenets.Assist in on-boarding of new employees by leading tours and distributing and train on PPE use.Ability to work various shifts and hours. Ability to travel to other facilities. 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 an accredited four-year College or University and 2 + years of related experience in a production environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required.Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point software and ability to research the internet.Ability to train employees in the following job skills: Certified Pallet Jack and ForkliftLock Out/Tag Out (for machines and locks).Fire Safety/ExtinguisherAnimal HandlingChemical TrainingEnvironmental TrainingSpecific Equipment Training based on Manufacturers GuidanceSmithfield Policies and PracticesBilingual a plus.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 Directly supervises Trainers in the Training (Production) department.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics and 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. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.IndSPR Training & Development EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.Salary Range$54,000.00 - $81,375.00

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