Garage Operations Manager

Smithfield Foods; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in North Carolina seeks an experienced operations leader to direct east coast hog production garage operations and fleet maintenance. You will supervise garage staff, set schedules, ensure repairs, and manage safety programs for a large fleet.

You will oversee contractors and vendors, build strong cross‑department relationships, and coach employees toward high performance. Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership experience.
• Purchasing/Negotiation experience for large equipment procurement.
• Experience with diesel maintenance.
• Experience managing large fleet size.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs east coast hog production garage operations and garage management.
• Provides direction for quality control for 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

Team management

Project leadership

Negotiation

Diesel maintenance

Fleet management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Core 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.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for hog production garage operations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Relocation Package

Available

EEO Information

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.

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