Smithfield Foods

food production

OperationsManager

Clinton, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operations Manager at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Safety, Quality. Oversee all shift production operations. Direct salaried and hourly production group leaders”

What You'll Achieve.

Driving production excellence; Ensuring products meet highest standards of quality and safety; Making strategic adjustments; Delivering trusted quality; Championing workplace safety and USDA health standards; Optimizing resources; Controlling costs to drive profitability; Empowering and inspiring team; Fostering a collaborative environment; Contributing to legacy of excellence; Ensuring teams stay motivated, aligned, and focused on achieving operational goals; Supporting employee development and morale; Staying within budget; Meeting or exceeding goals for yields and operational efficiencies; Maintaining a competitive edge; Creating an injury-free workplace; Setting measurable goals to reduce injuries and associated costs; Meeting compliance requirements; Maintaining seamless operations; Meeting all required goals; Optimizing yields and plant efficiencies; Ensuring smooth and productive plant operations; Maintaining the highest safety and quality standards

Industry & Context.

food production
Problems you'll solve

Solve challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible hours, Open to travel up to 10% of the time, Office and plant setting, Plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals, Noise level can be moderate but can be loud in production area, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus, Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or reach with hands and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant or equivalent combination of education and experience, 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, Experience using a variety of computer applications, including time-keeping systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office programs

Nice to Have

Bilingual skills

What You'll Do.

Oversee all shift production operations

Direct salaried and hourly production group leaders

Ensure smooth and efficient processes

Foster employee relations

and recognition programs

Ensure best practices in safety

and personnel management

Partner internally for layout design improvements

Oversee automation improvement projects

Implement cost-saving initiatives

Meet or exceed goals for yields and operational efficiencies

Continuously look for ways to improve processes

Maintain a competitive edge

Implement and maintain safety and ergonomic programs

Ensure employees are trained in safety protocols

Observe and enforce safety rules and practices

Identify and address hazards

Set measurable goals to reduce injuries

Maintain high product quality and safety standards

Ensure all processes align with HACCP and SSOP protocols

Address product failures and foreign material issues

Ensure all staff are well-versed in CCPs and HACCP plan

Ensure that all operating procedures are followed and updated

Step in or delegate responsibilities in absence of key personnel

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Directing salaried and hourly production group leaders; Fostering employee relations; Guiding team leaders; Partnering internally for layout design improvements; Working seamlessly with others; Fostering a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented atmosphere; Building strong, positive relationships

Process & Methodology

Oversee automation improvement projects

Full Job Description

****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!** ## **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section._ Are you ready to take the lead and make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? As an Operations Manager at Smithfield, you will be at the heart of our operations, driving production excellence while ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. From overseeing production and tracking performance metrics to making strategic adjustments, you’ll play a key role in delivering the trusted quality that defines brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous. This role is about more than managing processes—it’s about creating impact. You will lead with purpose, championing workplace safety and USDA health standards while managing budgets, optimizing resources, and controlling costs to drive profitability. At the same time, you’ll focus on empowering and inspiring your team, fostering a collaborative environment where employees are motivated to grow and succeed. As the driving force behind your plant or assigned area, you will have the opportunity to innovate, solve challenges, and contribute to our legacy of excellence. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future of food production, this is your chance to join a company where your leadership and expertise will truly make a difference. ## **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** _The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this jo

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