Leadership Development
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At JBS, we know that leaders are not born—they’re made—and we have invested in extensive leadership training programs to help team members gain the skills and experience to become successful leaders.
We offer leadership training through multiple JBS programs tailored to the needs of each business unit. Some of these are listed below.
Accelerate Future Leaders Program
Our Accelerate Future Leaders program supports the development of our future senior leaders at our Pilgrim’s Europe Chicken business by focusing on effectiveness, influence, and awareness...
Accelerate Future Leaders Program
Our Accelerate Future Leaders program supports the development of our future senior leaders at our Pilgrim’s Europe Chicken business by focusing on effectiveness, influence, and awareness to better lead our teams to “Be the Best.”
Apprenticeship Program
Our apprenticeship program supports and develops Pilgrim’s Europe Pork colleagues by combining on- and off-the-job learning to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors...
Apprenticeship Program
Our apprenticeship program supports and develops Pilgrim’s Europe Pork colleagues by combining on- and off-the-job learning to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Currently, colleagues are enrolled in apprenticeships across a wide range of disciplines including finance, project management, HR, food science, and management. Our apprenticeships range from entry-level to MBA degrees.
Better Futures
Better Futures provides JBS USA and Pilgrim’s U.S. team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams (associate degrees and trade certificates) tuition free...
Better Futures
Better Futures provides JBS USA and Pilgrim’s U.S. team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams (associate degrees and trade certificates) tuition free. As a result, our team members have been able to attend community colleges and technical schools to learn, develop, and grow as they work toward their future goals. In 2023, 1936 people signed up for the program, 1482 students enrolled in classes that accumulated more than 10,217 academic credits, and 94 students graduated. In total, JBS USA and Pilgrim’s invested US$ 1,355,503 in the program in 2023, which contributed to more than US$ 213,000 in student savings.
Business Law Center
In 2023, JBS Brazil continued with the objective of providing excellent law across the company’s various businesses. The former PAT (Labor Lawyer Program) has now been transformed into the Núcleo de Advocacia Empresarial (NAE)...
Business Law Center
In 2023, JBS Brazil continued with the objective of providing excellent law across the company’s various businesses. The former PAT (Labor Lawyer Program) has now been transformed into the Núcleo de Advocacia Empresarial (NAE), with a hiring scope that now also includes professionals who work in the business area.
Internship Program
In the United States, our Internship Program gives college students an opportunity to gain practical industry experience and develop extensive leadership skills. This 10-week summer internship challenges approximately 80 participants through hands-on learning experiences and meaningful projects that improve...
Internship Program
In the United States, our Internship Program gives college students an opportunity to gain practical industry experience and develop extensive leadership skills. This 10-week summer internship challenges approximately 80 participants through hands-on learning experiences and meaningful projects that improve our business and provide education and valuable workplace experience. Interns are placed in either a production or corporate business unit role where they learn from experienced leaders who offer them industry exposure and networking opportunities with senior management. Not only are our internships paid positions, but the program also allows students to receive college credits.
JBS Beyond Borders
Through the JBS Beyond Borders program, the global company offers its employees the opportunity to internationalize their careers by changing roles or extending their knowledge to another country, strengthening JBS’s organizational culture worldwide. To participate in the program...
JBS Beyond Borders
Through the JBS Beyond Borders program, the global company offers its employees the opportunity to internationalize their careers by changing roles or extending their knowledge to another country, strengthening JBS’s organizational culture worldwide. To participate in the program, candidates need to have been working at JBS for at least 12 months and have a minimum of six months’ experience in their current role. Fluency in English or another language is not required for application. In partnership with the J&F Institute, JBS provides selected employees with English language training. The required education for the process is completion of elementary school, in addition to the technical qualifications required for the available position. All registered employees undergo an internal selection process. Upon successful completion, approved candidates begin a specific orientation and follow-up phase, with full support from JBS, including assistance with the visa process, purchasing of airfare, and documentation. JBS Beyond Borders was created in 2015 with the purpose of fulfilling a key part of our JBS mission: creating a better future for our team members. In doing so, it has generated global internal development opportunities and talent mobility, helping supply the company’s global talent needs. In 2023, more than 61 team members received the opportunity to experience an international career move via the program.
Leadership Development
Our Leadership Development program works to motivate team members to do their part in the continuation of our company culture. The program outlines six different leadership development offerings, providing...
Leadership Development
Our Leadership Development program works to motivate team members to do their part in the continuation of our company culture. The program outlines six different leadership development offerings, providing education opportunities to different levels of leadership in the United States. We provide team members with access to programs that further their leadership abilities and propel JBS closer to its mission. Each of the Leadership Warehouse development programs are designed and facilitated internally allowing us to offer culturally-relevant and company-oriented leadership solutions.
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People First
Our People First program creates a success framework for our leads and frontline supervisors. The program provides specific training to all frontline supervisors in four sessions throughout the year, focusing on leadership techniques and tools that build, maintain, and engage our teams. Program topics include building trust and respect, the cost of turnover, accountability, delegation and prioritization, communication, and information sharing. To empower our team members, we identify and train exceptional team members to become facilitators of the People First Program.
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Leading People First
Our Leading People First program offers continuous, annual training for all current superintendents and managers. Program content builds on the foundation of People First concepts. Topics are focused on People Safety, Food Safety, and advanced leadership skills like coaching, motivating, engaging others, and effective communication.
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Summit
Summit is built for senior leaders who are interested in continued learning and growth. The program is open to all global JBS and Pilgrim’s business units and brings together 35 nominated, high-potential leaders for yearlong education. Summit introduces nominees to business concepts by partnering with executive sponsors and local business leaders to solve real-world problems occurring at local facilities. With exposure to JBS operations in the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, Summit participants gain business knowledge from every unit of the company.
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Individual Development
We also offer full tuition sponsorship in the United States for a wide array of coursework through our 10-year partnership with Colorado State University. This partnership includes executive MBA, online MBA, graduate certificate, professional certificate, and online agribusiness degree completion programs.
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Developmental Workshops
Ad hoc leadership, skills-based, and business-specific training sessions are offered to team members virtually and in-person, and are led by subject matter experts and JBS executive speakers. Workshop content is selected based on trends in employees’ annual evaluation feedback related to developmental opportunities. Team members are encouraged to attend sessions that will help them increase their knowledge and improve tangible skills.
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JBS Online Learning
This self-paced online training platform is available to team members to take required training and browse an extensive library of more than 2,000 courses. Offerings range from systems, analytics, business acumen, leadership, and more.
Management Trainee Program
Recent college graduates looking to pursue their passion for building a career in the animal protein industry can apply to our Management Trainee Program in the U.S. This 12-month rotational program is designed for those ready to excel in our technical, cultural, and leader-based work environments...
Management Trainee Program
Recent college graduates looking to pursue their passion for building a career in the animal protein industry can apply to our Management Trainee Program in the U.S. This 12-month rotational program is designed for those ready to excel in our technical, cultural, and leader-based work environments. Customizable rotations allow trainees to grow their project management, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in line with their own interests and career aspirations. Each year, we onboard nearly 40 trainees from campuses across the U.S. The orientation curriculum empowers trainees to strive for individual success while contributing to JBS operations.
Operational Leadership Trainee Program
he Operational Leadership Trainee Program was created by Pilgrim’s Europe’s Pork business in 2019 to identify internal and external early career talent, such as recent graduates or apprentices, who have the potential to...
Operational Leadership Trainee Program
The Operational Leadership Trainee Program was created by Pilgrim’s Europe’s Pork business in 2019 to identify internal and external early career talent, such as recent graduates or apprentices, who have the potential to become future operational leaders. It is a 24-month rotational program whereby trainees spend six-month placements at various U.K. facilities working on key operational projects.
People First Program
JBS Australia debuted its People First Program in 2019. Modeled on JBS USA’s People First, the program supports team members transitioning from an hourly role to a salaried...
People First Program
JBS Australia debuted its People First Program in 2019. Modeled on JBS USA’s People First, the program supports team members transitioning from an hourly role to a salaried position by giving them foundational leadership and management skills.
Senior Leaders
BS Australia offers tailored leadership development opportunities for company executives and senior leadership. Offerings include the JBS USA Summit Program, Executive MBA programs, post-graduate...
Senior Leaders
JBS Australia offers tailored leadership development opportunities for company executives and senior leadership. Offerings include the JBS USA Summit Program, Executive MBA programs, post-graduate individual placements, executive coaching, and international secondments.
Supervisor Development Program
Our Supervisor Development Program is designed to provide every newly hired or promoted Supervisor in our U.S. operations with the tools they need to be successful in leadership roles. These team...
Supervisor Development Program
Our Supervisor Development Program is designed to provide every newly hired or promoted Supervisor in our U.S. operations with the tools they need to be successful in leadership roles. These team members are supported by mentors in their facilities and participate in four vital training sessions and one in-person training session at the corporate office, where they are given the opportunity to network and learn from executive and front-line leaders across the company. Over 650 team members participate in this program every year.
University of Pilgrim’s
University of Pilgrim’s is a training and leadership program designed to benefit all levels of team members. To date in Mexico, we have been able to help more than 69 team members...
University of Pilgrim’s
University of Pilgrim’s is a training and leadership program designed to benefit all levels of team members. To date in Mexico, we have been able to help more than 69 team members develop personally and professionally and obtain their High School Degree. In the United States, University of Pilgrim’s offers more than 800 courses to all team members.
Other
Additional leadership development program highlights from JBS Brazil include the Academy of Attraction and Selection, which provides technical training for teams that are responsible for...
Other
Additional leadership development program highlights from JBS Brazil include the Academy of Attraction and Selection, which provides technical training for teams that are responsible for selecting new employees and promoting continuous learning and development. The Master Training program focuses on developing both business and personal skills. JBS New Business offers programs such as Talentos Potenciais, aimed at developing supervisors and coordinators to take on management roles, and the Management Development Program, which broadens the strategic vision of managers to prepare them for future challenges in the company. At Friboi, programs such as the CFD (Desossadors Training Center) and the CFF (Knife Handlers Training Center) train employees for specific technical positions, while the CFI (Training and Inclusion Center) promotes the development of people with disabilities. In JBS Couros, the company invests in training maintenance professionals (mechanical and engineering) and developing professionals for leadership positions with the Blue Manager Training program. At Seara, the Input Program, MBA for Agribusiness and Quality professionals, Leadership Forums, and the “Jovens de Valor” program aim to prepare employees to take on prominent roles and contribute significantly to the company’s growth and operational efficiency.