Career Foundation Program

3 weeks ago

Smithfield, United States Smithfield Foods Full time

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 more than 54,000 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 NowYour Opportunity The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Career Foundation Program (CFP) is to designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through a function-specific rotation.
The program is divided into tracks, each of which is oriented towards a different part of the Company's operations.
The program provides the CFP Associate with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company's business while simultaneously seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield.
Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, will be available to provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate's assigned rotations. Rotations can last anywhere from 18-months to 24-months depending on the rotational track the Associate enters. Rotational tracks are based on functional area, which include the following:
Business
Commodities
Corporate - Finance
Demand Planning
Distribution
Field HR
Fresh Sales Grain Procurement Hog Procurement
Industrial Engineering
IT Engineering
Marketing
Operations
Operations - Finance
Procurement
Transformation (Role located in Smithfield, VA)
Transportation Our CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They will assist in problem-solving, assume leadership roles for certain projects, help the department achieve both short and long-term objectives, and in general deliver high-level results that exceed expectations.
The Career Foundation Program is designed for high potential college/university graduates who can quickly adapt to new environments, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities. Once the CFP Associate has spent 12 months in the program, they may begin to apply for open positions for which they are qualified and in which they are interested, while at the same time continuing in their functional rotations.
Selections for all positions at Smithfield are merit-based so while securing a new position is likely it cannot be guaranteed. Throughout their rotations and their internal job searches, the CFP Associates will receive guidance and career counseling from mentors, managers, and Talent Acquisitions specialists.
Core Responsibilities As an Engineering CFP Associate you will experience the key fundamentals of the business through rotations in Engineering Orientation where you will become familiar with multiple aspects of a facility including IE/ Safety/Quality/Production, Corporate Project Work, Supervision. CFP Associates work with our partners in key customers to gain the knowledge and expertise needed for a smooth transition into a permanent role . Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP's, Safety, etc.).Accountable for providing long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc.).Works with the plant maintenance team to further the development of the Plant's Certified Maintenance Mechanic program.Evaluates existing suppliers and selects new suppliers.
Ongoing supplier interviewing for innovative ideas and coordinates the testing and qualifications. Manages RFQ and RFP process to determine commodity price and length of strategic agreements.Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.Monitors market trends and conditions.CFP Associates will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to their actual start. 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. QualificationsTo 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 four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester.Be able to relocate one to two times during rotation.Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations.Excellent written and oral communication skillsProficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Travel up to 15-25% of time.
Periodic overnight travel required.Currently authorized to work in the U.S.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.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.

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