Plant Operations Leader — Production Excellence & Safety

Smithfield Foods; Arnold (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Arnold, PA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shift production operations, guiding salaried and hourly team leaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient processes across the plant. You will drive cost savings, monitor performance metrics, and champion continuous improvement while ensuring HACCP/SSOP compliance and USDA standards throughout the operation.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of leadership experience, including 2+ years in team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift production operations and supervise leaders to meet goals.
• Drive cost management and process improvements within budget.
• Implement safety and ergonomic programs to reduce injuries.
• Ensure HACCP/SSOP and quality compliance across the operation.
• Maintain procedures and cover for absent personnel to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Arnold, PA is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shift production operations, guiding salaried and hourly team leaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient processes across the plant. You will drive cost savings, monitor performance metrics, and champion continuous improvement while ensuring HACCP/SSOP compliance and USDA standards throughout the operation.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of leadership experience, including 2+ years in team