Career Leadership Program (Jan 2027)

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in live operations and multiple poultry, pet food and animal nutrition plants.
• Exposure to aspects of Simmons business including supply chain, sales, finance, and continuous improvement.
• Investment in and development of leadership skills through classroom training, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching.
• Placement into a Production Supervisor position after program completion.
• Continued investment in learning and development as part of Simmons’ growth.
• Acceptance of responsibility for special projects driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Evaluation and feedback/coaching throughout the program.

Leadership Development

• Investment in and development of leadership skills through various training methods.
• Placement into a Production Supervisor role after successful completion of the program.
• Responsibility for delivering product for internal and/or external customers.
• Leading, coaching, motivating, and ensuring safety of team members.
• Ownership of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participation in team meetings and fostering cohesiveness among team members.
• Performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Program Graduation Placement

• Responsibility for leading team members in their daily work.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating team members.
• Ensuring team safety and success.
• Continuous improvement as part of Simmons’ growth.
• Occasional travel to other facilities after placement into a plant production supervisor role.

Physical Activities

• Entering and locating information on a computer.
• Visually verifying information, often in small print.
• Communicating with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via various means.
• Presenting information to small or large groups.
• Moving about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Required as per facility policy.

Travel

• Extensive regional travel during the initial six-month rotational program.
• Occasional travel to other facilities after placement into a plant production supervisor role.

Technical Experience

• Willingness to lead, take charge, and desire to take care of people.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Industry Experience

• Preferred experience within a food processing organization.

Minimum Education

• 2 years of education with 2 years experience or a Bachelors degree or 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Education

• N/A