Assistant General Manager

Smithfield Foods • Crete, NE

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About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the General Manager in planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a large site consistent with policies and procedures of Smithfield as well as with Federal, state and local law. Accountable for the high quality of all products produced, the profitability of the facility, the safety of employees, security of the facility, budget planning, management and control, human resource utilization and treatment, and the development of a total employee team. Indirectly responsible that plant labor, raw material, yields; supplies, waste and human resources are managed in the most effective manner, resulting in a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company P&L.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business or related field and 8+ years’ experience in plant management, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA and Food Safety regulations.
• Ability to work with, and lead, a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft software (Excel and Word).
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time and work nights & weekends.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of different pork products and the Meat Industry, preferred.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Yield & Labor Establishes achievable goals and follows up all progress; positive or negative. Trains and coaches supervisors/management to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation. Tracks progress of yields, labor, and all related expenses. Identifies opportunities and implement solutions. Works to ensure operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the total P&L.
• Safety & Quality Ensures efficient and profitable operations by conformation to specifications and procedures.
• Training Trains, manages, and directs all support staff activities to include HR/Safety, Food Safety/QA, Accounting, Maintenance and Production supervision. Enables plant to ensure all aspects of the operation are consistent, and operates within Smithfield's standards. Facilitates a profitable operation that produces safe quality products efficiently.
• Employee Relations Ensures approachability and support to all levels of employees. Ensures management and hourly interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team. Maintains accurate and open communication at all times. In the absence of the General Manager, this individual is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
• Assists the General Manager in having responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the specified plant, which includes all managers, supervisors, office workers, and production employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager