Warehouse Manager

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

42d

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Warehouse Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind a high-energy environment where precision and efficiency matter. You’ll staff, organize, and direct all warehouse operations, ensuring every product moves seamlessly from receipt to storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping—so customers get what they need, when they need it. This is your chance to take ownership, lead a team, and optimize processes that keep our business running at its best. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years related experience in a warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and USDA/HACCP regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP, Manufacturing software, Inventory software, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Order processing, preferred.
• May need to travel up to 5% of the time
• Has the flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed to make a deeper impact.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food processing experience, manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• 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

• Drive Efficiency and Cost Savings - You’ll take the lead in controlling costs by boosting team productivity, optimizing storage space, and ensuring proper protection of all stored materials. Your decisions will directly impact profitability and operational success.
• Keep Customers Happy - Run shortage reports to compare customer needs with inventory levels, then move products between warehouses to guarantee timely shipments. You’ll make sure every order meets customer expectations.
• Master Inventory and Production Control - Maintain accurate records of inventory and product locations to support production control and cost accounting. Your attention to detail keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
• Solve Problems and Prevent Loss - Identify the root causes of product losses and implement corrective actions to protect company assets and improve processes.
• Own Transportation and Delivery - Manage internal and external carriers by organizing, preparing, and scheduling deliveries. You’ll be the point person ensuring products get where they need to go—on time, every time.

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