Training Supervisor

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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Value You'll Bring

As the Training Supervisor, you will lead the On-the-Job Training (OJT) department, driving the development of a highly skilled and adaptable workforce. You'll be a visible presence on the plant floorcoaching new employees through onboarding, cross-training existing staff to expand their capabilities, and reinforcing best practices in real time. By guiding training programs that meet both current and future operational needs, you will foster a culture of continuous learning, safety, and performance excellence. In addition, you'll oversee training records, budgets, and resources, ensuring the OJT department delivers maximum value while empowering employees to grow and succeed.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise and coach training staff, manage schedules and performance, and carry out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance appraisals, and employee relations in alignment with company policies and laws.

• OJT Program Management Oversee the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, guiding trainers to deliver job-specific instruction, SOPs, and work instructions, while ensuring new employees are properly onboarded and existing staff are cross-trained.

• Training Effectiveness & Retention Review and refine training approaches to improve employee retention, provide feedback to production supervisors, and maintain competency trackers and skills matrices for continuous improvement.

• Communication & Collaboration Lead communication of OJT program updates to plant leadership, coordinate with supervisors on employee progress, and support Manufacturing Excellence initiatives through audits, GEMBA walks, and problem-solving teams.

• Administration & Compliance Manage training budgets, utilize training platforms to track and report activity, ensure PPE training and safety compliance, and maintain accurate records to support operational and regulatory standards.

What We're Seeking

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.

• Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2 + years of relevant experience in a production environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required.

• Leadership Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.

• Critical Thinking & Communication Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats.

• Technical & Training Expertise Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to research online and train employees in job-specific skills including equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Collaboration & Workplace Culture Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, fostering strong working relationships and a positive, supportive work environment.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Bilingual: Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in fast-paced, dynamic environments while contributing to team success.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support operational needs.

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 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.

Relocation Package Available

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.

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