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YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay: $54,000 -$79,750 annually

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential

• Earn up to 30% additional pay weekly with our Extended Work Week Compensation Program!*

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

*Program eligibilities apply

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The MIQ/OJT Supervisor is responsible for managing and sustaining the M-IQ (manufacturing intelligence) program and for arranging, current and future, training for individuals or groups within the framework of the On-The-Job-Trainer (OJT) program. Advises employees and management on appropriate training courses. Monitors the progress of M-IQ and OJT programs. Maintain accurate training records. Manages location training costs and maintains budget control for all training activities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Participates in the Smithfield Way MIQ regarding implementation and deployment, sustains the M-IQ through performance management, tier meetings, actions, and the weekly report.
• Assist in the problem-solving process (A3) and maintain the records.
• Maintain focus on people by managing records and top "porkformance".
• Manage the program maturity assessments.
• Supervise and coach the location specific OJT training staff; schedule hours; vacations; and monitor performance.
• Manages 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 MIQ and OJT program to plant leadership.
• Provide feedback to the Production Supervisor regarding tier meeting audits, and progress report information 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.
• Maintain the documentation for MIQ weekly reporting, completing tier meeting audits, perform Gemba walks, where applicable engage in problem solving teams, and maintain MIQ tenets.
• Assist in on-boarding of new employees by leading tours and distributing and train on PPE use.

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 relevant experience, 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.
• Ability to motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual a plus - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Power Point software.
• 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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 assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield 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.