Plant General Manager: Lead Operations, Profit & Growth

Smithfield Foods

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Omaha, NE seeks a General Manager to lead a business-unit site, drive profitability, and ensure a safe, efficient workplace. You will plan budgets, optimize resources, and guide labor, materials, and processes for sustained performance.

This role demands strategic leadership and a strong culture of accountability and growth. You will oversee shift production, coach leaders, and align teams to achieve operational goals while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business or related field and 10+ years' experience in plant management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development
Excel in leading diverse teams, fostering an inclusive environment, and building strong working relationships in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, and possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible hours as needed to meet operational demands.
Energized by collaboration through travel to meetings and other locations. (10-20% of the time).

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence: You'll optimize performance and efficiency, using key metrics to implement impactful solutions that drive profitability and ensure operational success. You will drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
Financial & Strategic Oversight: You will take charge of the P&L, driving growth and profitability across all business units, while shaping and managing budgets to align with ambitious strategic goals.
Safety, Quality & Community Relations: You'll champion a safe, sustainable, and quality-driven operation, while building strong, positive relationships with employees and the community to enhance the company's impact.
Process Improvement & Cost Savings: You will evaluate plant efficiencies and drives cost savings by identifying and facilitating process improvement projects using A3 methodology. Acting as a change agent, they lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and repeatability across multiple facilities. Through these efforts, they ensure sustainable change and troubleshoot operational issues to drive lasting improvements.
Leadership & Team Development: You will oversee all shift production operations, directing salaried and hourly production group leaders to ensure smooth and efficient processes, ensuring that teams stay motivated, aligned, and focused on achieving operational goals. You'll inspire and lead teams to achieve excellence, cultivating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement at every level.