Leadership Development Program – Production Supervisor Pipeline

Job Description

Career Leadership Program (Jan 2027) | Simmons Foods

The Tone:
This is an intensive rotational development program at Simmons Foods, designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles. Simmons Foods is a leader in poultry, pet food, and animal nutrition, committed to building a robust pipeline of future Production Supervisors. This program is crucial for creating leaders with hands-on experience and extensive leadership development, ensuring they are well-equipped to drive operational excellence and uphold the company’s value of Putting People First. After the program, candidates will transition into Production Supervisor positions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Regional Travel

• Mission: Create a pipeline of leaders ready for placement into Production Supervisor positions after completing an intensive rotational development program.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotational Learning: Get hands-on experience in live operations across multiple poultry, pet food, and animal nutrition plants during a six-month rotational program, gaining exposure to aspects like supply chain, sales, finance, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills through dedicated classroom training, mentorship, and continuous on-the-job coaching provided throughout the program.
• Project Execution: Accept responsibility for special projects aimed at driving innovation and continuous improvement, striving to achieve key business metrics throughout program placements.
• Performance Coaching: Receive ongoing evaluation, feedback, and coaching to meet expectations and successfully complete the development program.
• Team Supervision (Post-Program): Upon placement as a Production Supervisor, lead, coach, motivate, and ensure the safety and success of team members to deliver products, while owning production lines/areas and driving continuous improvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education with 2 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of related experience. This is an early-career program focused on developing future production leaders.
• Experience: A demonstrated willingness to lead, take charge, and care for people is required.
• Skills: Ability to read and write English, familiarity with computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Bonus: Preferred experience within a food processing organization; military experience is valued.