East Coast Fleet & Garage Operations Manager

Murphy-Brown LLC; Warsaw (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance and fleet operations leader to direct east coast hog production garage operations and manage a team of technicians across multiple facilities.

You will oversee repairs, service, and preventive maintenance, establish safety programs, evaluate vendors, and drive cost reductions in procurement for trucks, trailers, and equipment, while fostering cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Purchasing/Negotiation experience for the procurement of large equipment including trucks, trailers, etc.
• Experience with diesel maintenance required.
• Experience managing large fleet size required.
• 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

• Directs east coast hog production garage operations and garage management.
• Garage management are responsible for ensuring repairs, service, and maintenance of a variety of vehicular equipment; workflow and developing schedules; maintaining records.
• Provides direction for quality control for in-house and vendor repairs, equipment, materials, and supply usage.
• Responsible for establishing and oversight of the east coast hog production fleet operations maintenance and garage safety programs.
• Oversees new contractors, vendors, and other service providers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of other departments.
• Overseeing employee training and development, evaluating performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and written.

Skills

Engineering

Team management

Purchasing/Negotiation

Diesel maintenance

Fleet management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance and fleet operations leader to direct east coast hog production garage operations and manage a team of technicians across multiple facilities.

You will oversee repairs, service, and preventive maintenance, establish safety programs, evaluate vendors, and drive cost reductions in procurement for trucks, trailers, and equipment, while fostering cross‑department collaboration.