Senior Director, Operations

Smithfield Foods • Remote, NC, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Join our dynamic team at Smithfield Foods, where you will take charge of designated manufacturing operations and drive excellence across our facilities As the Senior Director of Operations, you will strategically plan, organize, direct, and control critical activities with Smithfield’s World Class Manufacturing Operations, ensuring seamless and efficient processes, delivering Good Food, Responsibly™. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, elevating our operational standards and achieving exceptional results. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and a passion for managing diverse teams, we invite you to leverage your talents at Smithfield Foods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 12+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, supply chain or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, required.
• Must have a solid understanding of end-to-end processes in a food (preferably meat) manufacturing environment.
• Prior responsibilities in areas such as producing, purchasing, engineering and production control with a proven track record of accomplishments and success.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but be able to recognize and support Company’s preferences and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with union and non-union environments.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel and balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Participative management type – advocates team concept.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• Tactful, mature.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
• Passion for safety with personal accountability
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple facilities and guiding department heads on creating goals, implementing standards, conducting regular reviews of progress, and evaluation team’s achievements relating to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Leading the development, management, and administration of operating budgets.
• Driving business objectives in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and production efficiencies.
• Reviewing and approving control plans, budget, efficiency metrics, engineering effectiveness, customer service, and major projects.
• Implementing continuous process and operational improvements.
• Leading initiatives to maximize employee contribution in product quality, production efficiency, and cultural alignments.
• Driving accountability for performance by maintaining prompt and accurate reporting systems on all aspects of plant operations.
• Providing the strategic vision and associated roadmap to ensure continued achievement of goals, onward growth, and the success of business operations.
• Defining goals, developing short-term and long-term plans and budget for your areas of responsibility.
• Driving a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• 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: Senior