What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Manager position at Smithfield Foods?
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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 .
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.
