Assistant Hog Procurement Business Manager
The Assistant Plant Hog Procurement Business Manager is responsible for supporting the Plant Hog Procurement Business Manager with meeting plant supply needs for livestock at a competitive cost. They will also support in directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in the purchasing and receipt of livestock, and ensures processes are handled in an appropriate and humane manner according to company policies and USDA regulations. The Assistant Manager will also provide guidance and leadership as needed in the field with suppliers and at conferences adding strength to the Smithfield Brand.
Core Responsibilities
- Assists in weekly scheduling and daily deliveries of all animals into the facility.
- Develops and maintains a strong relationship with suppliers, plant production and the USDA.
- Monitors daily hog costs and freight.
- Gathers and compiles information for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly department reports.
- In the absence of a Livestock Manager, assumes their daily responsibilities.
- Updates and keeps current animal handling and safety training records.
- Oversees supervisors and the daily activities of humane handling, plant production and proper weighing and identification of animals.
- Grow the Smithfield Brand through Supplier and Allied Industry contacts and relationship management.
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.
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 a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- 2+ years’ experience acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects.
- Truckers Quality Assurance-Advisor Training, preferred.
- Pork Quality Assurance-Certification or Advisor, preferred.
- Prior knowledge of the pork or food industry.
- USDA bondable.
- Knowledge of accounting, inventory, manufacturing and ordering process.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Economic and math skills, and the ability to analyze information and data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong business and negotiating skills.
- Independent decision making abilities.
- 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.
- Must be able to travel 10% or more of the time.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and guidance to Hog Procurement team.
- 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 resolving problems.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters 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.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.