Hog Barn Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

About The Position

The Hog Barn Supervisor oversees the movement of livestock from receiving to production, supporting animal welfare and efficient operations. The supervisor leads, trains, and supports administrative and production staff to help meet production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and cost-efficiency. The role also involves managing facility operations and ensuring compliance with company and governmental regulations. The position coordinates livestock handling and status updates, monitors animal welfare and yard conditions, and serves as a liaison between procurement and plant operations. It also oversees facility checks and maintenance planning, equipment upkeep, supplies, employee training, schedules, goal setting, performance reviews, and team meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
Producer Quality Assurance/Truckers Quality Assurance certification.
USDA Bonded.
Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.
Bobcat Safety Training Certificate.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear frequently.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong math skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify (tattoo), scale, move, and accurately count livestock.
Help manage livestock rest times to meet recommended requirements.
Maintain and monitor compliance with FSIS regulations.
Monitor yard and truck conditions for adherence to corporate and governmental standards.
Oversee animal welfare practices and take corrective action when necessary.
Act as a liaison between procurement and plant operations.
Maintain status updates on incoming livestock loads.
Complete daily water checks and schedule facility maintenance.
Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment, such as a bobcat, and manage barn-supply inventory.
Train employees on industry best practices and daily adherence.
Conduct daily barn and facility walkthroughs to monitor activity and address employee concerns.
Support team members’ training and professional growth.
Manage employee schedules and set annual goals.
Conduct annual performance reviews and evaluations.
Host regularly scheduled line meetings to communicate company policies, answer questions, and gather feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.