Senior Reliability Manager

Smithfield Foods; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Senior Reliability Manager to lead reliability and maintenance performance across multiple facilities, driving improvements in asset health, uptime, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). You will shape strategic programs and develop organizational capability to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

You will partner with Operations, Food Safety, Quality, Safety and Engineering, mentor teams, and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading maintenance programs across multiple facilities.
• Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience utilizing SAP PM to drive maintenance effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive maintenance and reliability strategies across operations.
• Lead engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to deliver results.
• Serve as a technical resource for critical equipment and outages.
• Identify system-wide opportunities to standardize best practices.
• Partner with Operations, Food Safety, Quality, Safety and Engineering.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Reliability leadership

Root Cause Analysis

RCM

Preventive maintenance

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering economics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

At Smithfield Foods, we don't just produce food-we power one of the largest protein supply chains in the world. As a Senior Reliability Manager, you will lead reliability and maintenance performance across multiple facilities, driving improvements in asset reliability, operational efficiency, and equipment uptime.

This role provides strategic leadership for maintenance and reliability programs, develops organizational capability, and partners across the business to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. Your leadership will directly influence plant performance, asset health, and the long‑term success of our manufacturing network.

If you're passionate about solving complex problems, building capability, and making a measurable difference at scale-this is your opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform othe r duties as assigned.

Drive Reliability Excellence - Lead the design and execution of maintenance and reliability strategies across operations, including predictive and preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and asset health optimization. Leverage data and performance metrics to drive measurable improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Lead High-Performing Teams - Inspire and develop engineering, maintenance and operations teams to deliver exceptional results. You'll build capability, close skill gaps, and create a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Solve Complex Operational Challenges - Serve as a technical resource for critical equipment and system issues, ensuring facilities are equipped to resolve major outages, eliminate recurring failures, and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Drive Continuous Improvement at Scale - Identify system-wide opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and optimize cost. You'll standardize best practices across facilities and ensure consistency in how maintenance and engineering work gets done.

Partner Across the Business - Partner with Operations, Food Safety, Quality, Safety and Engineering teams to drive alignment, improve outcomes, and deliver results. Your influence will extend across the enterprise.

Champion Safety & Compliance - Ensure engineering and maintenance systems meet regulatory and company standards while reinforcing a strong culture of safety and accountability across plants.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of progressively responsible maintenance, reliability, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience leading maintenance and reliability programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience utilizing SAP PM or related CMMS systems to drive maintenance effectiveness.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

• Knowledge of engineering principles related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Proficient in SAP and CMMS preferred
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong project management skills in support of cross functional team activities.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of 50%.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to regional reliability resources and site maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.
• May directly supervise regional technical personnel and indirectly influence maintenance and reliability organizations across multiple facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When located in the plant the environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Able to travel as needed.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 - $162,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.