Change Agent

Change is hard. At Simmons Foods, we work to do it in a way that Puts People First. We are driven by the idea that there's always a better way, and we want to live our values while we improve and grow.

The Change Agent partners with the business to drive and implement change intentionally and efficiently as we grow our business and our culture. The Change Agent creates a structured approach to the human elements of project implementation, and influences leaders to stay focused on leading their teams successfully through change.

– This is a Salary Exempt Position

Inspires and shares vision of successful change. Exceptional ability to communicate across all levels of the organization to grow the acceptance of change. Ensure multiple channels of communication are used to help team members understand what is changing and how their work will be impacted.

Serve people, solve problems and add value to the business by utilizing both the science and art of change management. Act as a coach and subject matter expert in a people first approach to change.

Instills trust and customer focus while driving engagement with key stakeholders. Develop and deploy change tools, strategies and resources to be used by leaders. May include but not limited to communications, business readiness, training and resistance plans. Deliver training to help people lead themselves and others through change.

Delivers Results through continuous improvement to the change life cycle. Gain alignment between the technology and business strategy by partnering with team members at all levels. Adapt to quickly changing environments, project scopes, and ambiguity while maintaining change timeline. Perform business impact analysis during the early stages of projects to assess specific needs for change support.

Identify and lead through resistance to change. Work with customers to define specific stakeholder groups and behaviors needed to achieve results. Consult with end-users to identify and analyze the change in business workflows. Tracks adoption, utilization, and proficiency of change through data.

Builds strong relationships with enterprise leaders, cross-functional work streams, business leads, project teams, continuous improvement and project managers to achieve business goals and drive accountability. Coordinate change activities, impacts, and dependencies alongside project managers. Ability to lead multiple initiatives at a time.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Able to collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to achieve synergy across the larger organization. Supports other organizational development initiatives as needed.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. Presents information to small and large groups. May travel via car or plane to various work locations. Set up and move equipment such as projectors, computers, flip-charts and materials required for classroom training.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: 20%, will vary by project assignment.

Technical Experience: 2+ years' experience leading organizations through change.

Industry Experience: Preferred experience in agricultural production/food manufacturing.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in organizational development, industrial psychology or related field, or 4 years related equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in organizational development, industrial psychology or related field.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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