Smithfield Foods-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Kinston, NC
5,001-10,000 employees

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. You are the driving force behind the plant's production flow, ensuring every product is crafted with precision, speed, and excellence. With your strategic mindset and eye for detail, you create dynamic production schedules that seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities and demands. You take full control of raw material orders, balancing inventory to keep operations running smoothly while minimizing waste. By staying ahead of potential roadblocks, you quickly identify solutions to keep production on track and efficient. When it’s time to make adjustments, you take charge, leading the way with clear communication to production teams and ensuring the process stays flawless. Your role is at the heart of operational excellence, delivering outstanding results and driving success every day.

  • Production Scheduling & Execution: You will create daily production schedules from the weekly supply plan, ensuring they align with product requirements, optimize labor efficiency, and leverage SAP for accuracy.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will work closely with teams across Accounting, Technical Services, R&D, Supply Planning, and Business Management to drive new product development and seamless implementation.
  • Inventory & Material Management: You will manage raw material availability, inventory rotation, stock transfers, and finished goods to keep operations efficient and products meeting quality standards.
  • Communication & Customer Focus: You will foster clear communication across teams to ensure smooth workflows, precise production, and outstanding customer satisfaction.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years relevant work experience; or a combination of education and experience, required.
  • Analytical & Organizational Expertise: Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills, with the ability to forecast, act quickly, and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments.
  • Industry Experience & Technical Skills: Preferred experience in the meat or food industry, with excellent working knowledge of SAP (Production Planning, Material Management, and Sales Distribution) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), as well as order processing software.
  • Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate and share information across teams.
  • Flexibility & Work Ethic: Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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