Warehouse Supervisor

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

15d•Onsite

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. Are you an ambitious multitasker who thrives on solving problems—and yes, loves bacon? Join Smithfield Foods, one of America’s top 25 consumer packaged goods companies, and help us deliver quality products to millions of customers. As a Warehouse Supervisor, you’ll manage critical operations including receiving, transfers, picking/packing, and shipping. You’ll lead a team, make staffing decisions, and ensure production goals are met—all while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards. From optimizing workflows to enforcing hygiene and GMP programs, your leadership will keep our warehouse running at its best. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results, and grow with a company that values innovation and excellence, we want you on our team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Knowledge of OSHA Standards, USDA, HACCP and EPA Regulations.
Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
Knowledge of SAP, Manufacturing software, Inventory software, Microsoft Office Suite
Has the flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed to make a broader impact.
May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

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.
Bilingual a plus.
Good Oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance - You’ll ensure full compliance with all safety legislation and approved codes of practice, creating a secure environment for your team and operations.
Warehouse Operations - Monitor and manage all warehouse activities—from receiving and storing goods to shipping—making sure everything runs on time with minimal errors. You’ll guarantee that assembled goods are packed and labeled correctly, loading lists are accurate, and all paperwork is complete.
Team Leadership & Development - Lead and organize your workforce, identifying training needs through regular performance reviews. You’ll inspire your team to achieve peak performance while maintaining strong employee relations.
Performance & Productivity - Review and refine working practices to maximize efficiency and productivity. You’ll ensure all procedures align with company standards and drive continuous improvement across operations.
Reporting & Documentation - Compile and maintain essential records, reports, and logs to keep operations transparent and compliant. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy and accountability at every step.

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.

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