Lead Feed Mill Operations Manager (Onsite)

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to oversee daily operations at our onsite facility in Rose Hill, NC.

You will coordinate shift activities, mentor production leaders, and align schedules with maintenance, QA, Sanitation, and materials control to meet customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership, with OSHA safety knowledge and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an 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
• Understanding of OSHA regulations as well as a strong safety background
• Must have knowledge of feed mill operations
• Must be able to troubleshoot and operate all equipment within the operation
• Experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow
• Strong computer skills preferred (Microsoft Excel & Word)
• Ability to evaluate performance level and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement
• 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

• Coordinates all shift operations.
• Coordinates the activities of salaried exempt and hourly production group leaders to assure all customer expectations are met in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the operational schedules for the shifts in conjunction with facility needs including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, material control and other functional areas.
• Coordinates training and development sessions.
• Partners with Human Resources to develop and recommend staffing levels for operations.
• Coordinates and implements a comprehensive training plan for personnel.
• Effectively communicates in verbal and written forms to internal and external personnel.
• Serve as a contact person for various vendors and suppliers.
• Facilitates the continuous quality improvement process and plant safety initiatives.
• Facilitates the continuous improvement of efficient inbound and outbound loading processes.
• Guides group leaders in process control, inventory control, personnel practices, efficient operations, safety, and employee development and employee retention goals.
• Facilitates and promotes the development of new work systems for facility.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Operations planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Feed Mill Manager to oversee daily operations at our onsite facility in Rose Hill, NC.

You will coordinate shift activities, mentor production leaders, and align schedules with maintenance, QA, Sanitation, and materials control to meet customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership, with OSHA safety knowledge and strong problem-solving abilities.