Extension Manager

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Your Opportunity

The Extension Manager is responsible for integrating new or (refocused) processes and putting it in a form that allows regional production to take it and implement it.

Core Responsibilities

• Meets with the local production managers and trainers to walk through steps (train the trainers) and go through message points laid out by director.
• Develops strategies for integration of processes.
• Identify on farm opportunities connecting across regions for standardization.
• Ability to use charts, graphs, animations, multimedia content to develop and design education and training materials.
• Acts as a change agent to identify and drive production continuous improvement projects for the organization.
• Coaches’ management in tactical execution of strategic plans.
• Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Foods subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

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 in Animal Science, Business or related field and 2 years of experience in a leadership role; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• The candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills and be detailed oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to use Continuous Improvement methods to manage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continuous improvement plans.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Power Point.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, innovation and ability to operate autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Location to be determined with 50% travel.
• 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.

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.