Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Smithfield Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frontline operations, ensure safety, and maintain quality across the manufacturing process. You will train and coach production staff, drive daily objectives, and coordinate with Operations Managers to maximize efficiency while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 2+ years of leadership experience in food processing, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience leading/train­ing or mentoring staff on processes or projects
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for complex process issues
• Motivating, training, and coaching employees to peak performance in a team environment
• Able to work in fast-paced environments with varying conditions and long hours/weekends
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance: conduct daily inspections, lead safety audits, ensure HACCP/USDA compliance
• Product Quality and Training: enforce food safety plans, train on SOPs including lock-out/tag-out
• Operational Efficiency: track yields, efficiencies, variances, improve workflows and reduce downtime
• Team Leadership and Communication: guide hourly staff, run monthly line meetings, daily floor walks
• Continuous Improvement: analyze metrics and suggest efficiency/quality improvements

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team training

Travel willingness

SAP

Spreadsheets

Word

Order processing

Inventory software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Word

Order processing

Inventory software

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frontline operations, ensure safety, and maintain quality across the manufacturing process. You will train and coach production staff, drive daily objectives, and coordinate with Operations Managers to maximize efficiency while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 2+ years of leadership experience in food processing, with strong communication skills and