Onsite Lead Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Clinton (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Clinton, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage daily operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead an hourly workforce, coach team members, and uphold HACCP/USDA standards while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, hands-on leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment at a facility that supports brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience
• Experience leading training, coaching, or mentoring staff
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for complex issues
• Motivates and coaches employees to peak performance in a team setting
• Willing to work long hours and weekends when needed

Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance: daily floor inspections, audits, HACCP/USDA adherence
• Quality and training: enforce food safety plans, SOPs, lock-out procedures
• Operational efficiency: monitor yields, efficiency, variances, costs
• Team leadership and communication: guide hourly staff, lead line meetings
• Continuous improvement: analyze metrics, drive efficiency changes

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Training & coaching

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheet

Word

Inventory software

Order processing

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Clinton, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage daily operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead an hourly workforce, coach team members, and uphold HACCP/USDA standards while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, hands-on leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment at a facility that supports brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous.