Leadership Development
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At JBS, we are dedicated to encouraging and supporting the professional growth and development of our team members. We know that leaders are not born—they’re made—and we pride ourselves on employing and recognizing people who have the potential to be successful leaders.
Our team members have the opportunity to receive leadership training through many JBS programs, which are tailored to the needs of each business unit and share best practices and results across the company. Some of these initiatives include:
Advogado Trabalhista
Advogado Trabalhista (Labor Lawyer) is a training program in Brazil for recent law school graduates from the past two years. Since 2016, 56 lawyers have been trained...
Advogado Trabalhista
Advogado Trabalhista (Labor Lawyer) is a training program in Brazil for recent law school graduates from the past two years. Since 2016, 56 lawyers have been trained through this program, and it is currently running at nine JBS sites and our São Paulo headquarters.
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 160 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 160 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 Sem Fronteiras
The JBS Sem Fronteiras (JBS Without Borders) program was created in 2015 to offer specialized deboners at Friboi and Seara the opportunity to work at our JBS Canada facility in Brooks, Alberta. This program leverages our position as a global company to provide our team members with international experience and opportunities...
JBS Sem Fronteiras
The JBS Sem Fronteiras (JBS Without Borders) program was created in 2015 to offer specialized deboners at Friboi and Seara the opportunity to work at our JBS Canada facility in Brooks, Alberta. This program leverages our position as a global company to provide our team members with international experience and opportunities, foster knowledge sharing across our operations in different regions, and help retain our workforce. To date, the program has placed approximately 70 JBS employees from such states as Bahia, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, and São Paulo, in our U.S., Canadian, and Australian businesses.
Mexico Trainee Program
Our Mexico Trainee Program has more than 100 trainees each year and is designed to create a pipeline of recent college graduates from Mexico who will develop into future operations leaders. This 12-month rotational leadership development program is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of a facility giving an in-depth...
Mexico Trainee Program
Our Mexico Trainee Program has more than 100 trainees each year and is designed to create a pipeline of recent college graduates from Mexico who will develop into future operations leaders. This 12-month rotational leadership development program is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of a facility giving an in-depth understanding of how pieces of our business work together. The first six months of the training program are spent in Mexico at a Pilgrim’s processing facility. The last six months are spent in the U.S. with the intention of trainees being placed in a leadership role at that facility. Throughout the 12 months, trainees go through three leadership development training sessions to prepare them for an accelerated career.
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...
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 50 trainees from campuses across the U.S. The orientation curriculum empowers trainees to strive for individual success while contributing to JBS operations.
Leadership Warehouse
Our Leadership Warehouse 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 Warehouse
Our Leadership Warehouse 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 front-line 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 uplift 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 internal team members to become facilitators of the People First Program.
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Leading People First
Continuous, annual training for high potential superintendents, and above. 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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Elevate
Elevated business acumen topics and leadership training for high potential superintendents and above. Topics are focused on providing participants with knowledge of corporate functions including Legal, Ethics and Compliance, Labor Relations, etc.
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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. The 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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Gateway
The Gateway Executive Leadership program is built for senior and executive leaders who have been identified as potential business presidents and future executive leaders within the company. The program is a part of the company’s broader talent mapping (succession planning) process to ensure readiness and increased capabilities within our highest level leadership roles. The program is focused primarily on technical, strategic business functions and provides participants with the opportunity to master these core business areas prior to moving into broader, executive leadership roles.
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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.
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.
Accelerate Future Leaders Program
Our Accelerate Future Leaders program supports the development of our future senior leaders at Moy Park by focusing on effectiveness, influence, and awareness to better lead our teams to “Be the Best.”
Operational Leadership Trainee Program
Our Pilgrim’s UK Operational Leadership Trainee Program was created in 2019 to identify internal and external early career talent, such as recent graduates or apprentices, who have the...
Operational Leadership Trainee Program
Our Pilgrim’s UK Operational Leadership Trainee Program was created 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 UK facilities working on key operational projects.
Apprenticeship Program
Our apprenticeship program supports and develops Pilgrim’s UK colleagues by combining on- and off-the-job learning to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Currently, colleagues are...
Apprenticeship Program
Our apprenticeship program supports and develops Pilgrim’s UK 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.
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...
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.
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.