Second-Shift Production Leader

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Cudahy, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead production teams on the floor, ensure safety and quality, and drive operational efficiency.

You will supervise hourly staff, train and coach teammates, and partner with operations managers to meet targets while maintaining USDA standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring staff or managing a process.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to drive safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance: perform daily inspections, lead safety audits, and ensure HACCP/USDA compliance.
• Product Quality and Training: maintain quality plans, train staff on SOPs, enforce procedures.
• Operational Efficiency: track yields, efficiencies, variances, and optimize workflows to reduce downtime and costs.
• Team Leadership and Communication: guide hourly employees, lead monthly line meetings, walk the floor daily.
• Continuous Improvement: analyze metrics, identify improvements, implement changes to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

SAP

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Cudahy, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead production teams on the floor, ensure safety and quality, and drive operational efficiency.

You will supervise hourly staff, train and coach teammates, and partner with operations managers to meet targets while maintaining USDA standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel up to