Hog Barn Operations Leader

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance/education programs

LinkedIn Learning access

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Hog Barn Supervisor to lead a team from receiving to production, ensuring animal welfare, quality, safety and cost efficiency.

You will train staff and coordinate livestock movements while maintaining FSIS and company compliance. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of leadership experience, with certifications such as Producer QA and Bobcat Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience leading/trainings staff or managing a process/project.
• Certification: Producer QA / Truckers QA.
• USDA Bonded.
• Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.
• Bobcat Safety Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Livestock Handling and Compliance: Receives, identifies, scales, moves and counts livestock; manage rest times; ensure FSIS compliance.
• Animal Welfare and Yard Monitoring: Monitor yard/truck conditions; enforce animal welfare standards.
• Operational Coordination: Liaise between procurement and plant operations; update status of incoming loads.
• Facility Maintenance and Planning: Water checks; schedule maintenance; manage inventory of barn supplies.
• Training and Performance Management: Train staff; conduct daily barn walkthroughs; address concerns.
• Leadership and Professional Development: Lead, coach, schedule, set goals; conduct performance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Math skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

None

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Hog Barn Supervisor to lead a team from receiving to production, ensuring animal welfare, quality, safety and cost efficiency.

You will train staff and coordinate livestock movements while maintaining FSIS and company compliance. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of leadership experience, with certifications such as Producer QA and Bobcat Safety.