VP, Environmental, Health & Safety

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

As the Vice President of (EHS) Environmental, Health, Safety & Security at Smithfield, you’ll provide visionary leadership that shapes the success of the business in the areas of Worker Health & Safety, Environmental, Wastewater, & Security. You’ll be the strategic force that ensures operational excellence and that sites not only meets, but exceeds its goals and expectations for KPI’s, Regulatory Compliance, Professional Development of our teams. In this role, you’ll be the strategic leader who drives the company’s commitment & culture for safety and regulatory compliance, including overseeing budgets and the function’s P&L, resource allocation, program development, and operational optimization. But it’s not just about the numbers, you’ll also lead the charge in cultivating a dynamic, growth-oriented culture where safety professionals can both thrive and grow professionally. This is your opportunity to lead with autonomy, innovate at a high level, and deliver measurable results that propel the business forward. This is your chance to lead a high-impact team, make key decisions and shape the future of the company’s success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 12+ years of relevant experience in Worker Safety, Environmental or Water Treatment, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of OSHA and Environmental water & air regulations
You must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends, and other varied hours to meet, you thrive in collaborative environments and are energized by travel for meetings and on-site engagements, dedicating 50-75% of your time to these activities.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record in Worker Safety & Environmental compliance in the areas manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and water treatment, with strong administrative and management skills that drive business success.
Results-oriented, balancing business priorities with elimination of risks & profitability while making decisive and strategic choices that align with company goals.
Strategic approach to talent acquisition, development, and engagement drives the creation of high-performing organizations in both union and non-union environments.
Fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, you empower teams to align with business objectives, maximize performance, and contribute to sustained organizational success.
With strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities, you approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
Establish credibility quickly, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining alignment with company priorities.
Well-developed interpersonal skills enable you to communicate effectively at all levels, handling diverse personalities with tact and maturity.
Whether written or verbal, your communication style ensures clarity, collaboration, and engagement.

Responsibilities

Optimize efficiency by leveraging methodologies, embracing advanced automation, and driving Worker Safety & Environmental innovations to maximize output and reduce risks & costs.
Utilize advanced analytics and reporting tools to track performance, identify opportunities, and accelerate continuous improvement to achieve strategic priorities.
Collaborate across multi functions on program development, automation & innovation tools by enhancing standards, addressing feedback, and delivering tailored solutions that will reduce regulatory and worker injury risks.
Define ambitious, measurable goals across all functions to ensure alignment with business priorities.
Build real-time performance dashboards and conducting regular reviews to drive progress and maintain accountability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and standardizing best practices across operations, ensuring agility and resilience in the face of change.
Identify and develop emerging leaders, building a high-performing pipeline to ensure business continuity and future success.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, you will embed organizational values, recognize contributions, and drive cultural alignment.
Champion diversity and inclusion, leveraging diverse perspectives to fuel innovation and enhance organizational capability.

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.
We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
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.

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