Plant Operations Leader — Growth, Profit & Excellence

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp in the United States seeks a General Manager to lead a site and drive operational excellence, profitability, and safety. You will oversee budgets, labor, materials, yields, and supply chains while fostering teamwork and growth across the plant.

Responsibilities include optimizing performance, leading shift production teams, and ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards such as OSHA and USDA, while expanding the business unit’s competitive position.

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, required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: You’ll optimize performance and efficiency, using key metrics to implement impactful solutions that drive profitability and ensure operational success.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Communication

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Animal Science/Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp in the United States seeks a General Manager to lead a site and drive operational excellence, profitability, and safety. You will oversee budgets, labor, materials, yields, and supply chains while fostering teamwork and growth across the plant.

Responsibilities include optimizing performance, leading shift production teams, and ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards such as OSHA and USDA, while expanding the business unit’s competitive position.