Supervises all non-administration production support departments including but not limited to: pyramid service management, transportation, feed haul contractors, live haul contractors, maintenance contractors.

Responsible to lead improvement that will result in improved profitability
• Plans, directs, and coordinates support activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished.
• Leads efforts to ensure alignment & implementation with all management systems.
• Ensures implementation of continuous improvement procedures to develop company staff.
• Provide Training and information from various sources to increase knowledge and development staff.
• Work with Support groups, Pig Flow scheduling, feed mill, supply, accounting, and Human Resources on a professional level, utilizing them to improve systems.
• Ensures implementation and support to various certification initiatives that exist in SHP business, including but not limited: Production, Biosecurity, environmental, SIPS and others that apply.
• Manages financial performance by controlling costs, budgeting, business, and financial planning, and tracking financial activity via P&L review.
• Ensures all equipment, machinery and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
• Develop and maintain a culture of safety
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages

The above 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel computer programs required.
• Must have excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to seek counsel and problem solve using teammates and associates.
• Have and understanding of work experience using continuous improvement procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans that are completed in a timely fashion.
• Have an understanding of work experience using continuous improvement procedures.
• Mus be able to foster teamwork and cultural diversity in a team situation
• Proven Professional oral and written communication skills
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft office package and internet systems.
• Must be available for occasional travel
• Must be available to work nights and weekend when necessary
• 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.

Provides leadership and guidance to personnel within their department with Manager oversight

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand on hard surfaces wearing safety-toed boots and is also required to sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• This position consists of a combination of inside and outside work.
• Inside conditions include office and farm environments, therefore must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and noisy conditions associated with normal swine production activities. Outside conditions include various seasonal conditions including but not limited to extreme cold or hot temperatures.
• Job will require travel to a variety of company locations.

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Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.