Career Development Program

6 days ago


Smithfield, Virginia, United States Smithfield Foods Full time
About the Career Foundation Program

Smithfield Foods is seeking high-potential college graduates to participate in the Career Foundation Program (CFP), a comprehensive development program designed to provide recent graduates with a unique opportunity to explore career options and launch their professional journey.

Program Overview

The CFP is a function-specific rotation program that allows participants to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the company's operations. The program is divided into tracks, each focused on a different functional area, including:

  • 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
  • Transportation

During the program, participants will work on real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and receive guidance and mentorship from senior leaders and experienced professionals. The program is designed to provide participants with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in their chosen career path.

Key Responsibilities

As a CFP participant, you will be responsible for:

  • Contributing to the goals and objectives of each department to which you are assigned
  • Assisting in problem-solving and taking on leadership roles for certain projects
  • Helping departments achieve both short-term and long-term objectives
  • Delivering high-level results that exceed expectations
Requirements

To be eligible for the CFP, you must:

  • Be a recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
  • Be able to relocate one to two times during the program
  • Possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to self-manage your time from remote locations
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Be able to travel up to 15-25% of the time, with periodic overnight travel required
  • Have a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Be able to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands of this role include:

  • Office, facility, and laboratory environments
  • Lifting, stretching, bending, reaching, walking, and climbing
  • Travel by car and aircraft

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.



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