Plant Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd Shift (Relocation)

The Value You'll Bring

You will be the driving force behind a dynamic, multi-shift production environment, overseeing and coordinating a team of Production Supervisors to meet daily targets and exceed expectations.

Your leadership will be crucial in keeping the plant operating smoothly, while providing Production Supervisors with expert guidance on interpreting and implementing plant and company policies.

You will identify opportunities to boost production yields, plan for future capacity, and maintain operational flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.

This role isn't just about managing today's production—it's about anticipating tomorrow's needs, maximizing efficiency, and setting the stage for sustained growth.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Operational Efficiency & Profitability: Monitor daily and weekly yields, efficiencies, and profitability while taking corrective action as needed.
• Manage Staffing and Production Schedules: Ensure customer needs are met and resources are optimized.
• Champion Safety & Ergonomics: Develop and implement safety and ergonomic programs, train employees on safe work practices, identify hazards, and aim to achieve an injury-free workplace.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Uphold sanitation, product quality, and customer service standards to ensure compliance with USDA and company regulations.
• Lead Training & Continuous Improvement: Train supervisors and employees on company policies and procedures, conduct line meetings, and enhance both team performance and plant efficiency.
• Provide Leadership & Guidance: Lead by example, offer support and direction to foster a collaborative and productive environment, and ensure teams stay motivated, aligned, and focused on achieving operational goals.

What We're Seeking

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.
• Experience using a variety of computer applications, including time-keeping systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office programs, to streamline processes and enhance productivity across the team.
• Open to travel up to 10% of the time.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• In-Depth Manufacturing Expertise: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, from optimizing yields and plant efficiencies to mastering operations procedures, ensuring smooth and productive plant operations.
• Strong Knowledge of Industry Standards: Well-versed in OSHA standards, USDA guidelines, and HACCP regulations, ensuring compliance and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
• Bilingual Advantage: Bilingual skills are a valuable asset, allowing you to communicate effectively in diverse, multicultural environments and enhance team collaboration.
• Dynamic Team Player: Thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, working seamlessly with others while fostering a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented atmosphere.
• Committed to Building Strong, Positive Relationships: Drive team success by building strong, positive relationships.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office and plant setting.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.