Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Be Well programs

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the front-line operations, oversee the full production process, and ensure safety and USDA standards are met. You will guide hourly staff, drive training initiatives, and maintain output quality and efficiency across shifts.

You will monitor yields, optimize workflows, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while coordinating with Operations Managers and Supervisors. This role may involve travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is required with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience leading by training, coaching, or mentoring staff or managing a process or project
• Strong oral and written communication skills for leading problem-solving on complex process issues
• Ability to motivate, train, and coach employees to achieve peak performance in a positive environment
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments, willing to work long hours and weekends; travel up to 5%
• Relocation package available

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance: perform daily inspections, lead safety audits, and ensure HACCP and USDA regulations are followed
• Product Quality and Training: enforce Food Safety/Quality plans, train on safe operating procedures, ensure task adherence to specs
• Operational Efficiency: track yields, efficiencies, and variances; work with managers to improve workflows and reduce downtime
• Team Leadership and Communication: lead hourly employees, conduct monthly line meetings, walk the production floor daily
• Continuous Improvement: analyze product performance metrics and suggest changes to improve efficiency and quality

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Word

Inventory software

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the front-line operations, oversee the full production process, and ensure safety and USDA standards are met. You will guide hourly staff, drive training initiatives, and maintain output quality and efficiency across shifts.

You will monitor yields, optimize workflows, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while coordinating with Operations Managers and Supervisors. This role may involve travel up to 5%.