Assistant Plant Manager

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Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages :

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus Earning Potential

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

Program eligibilities apply

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a large site consistent with policies and procedures of Smithfield as well as with Federal, state and local law.

Accountable for the high quality of all products produced, the profitability of the facility, the safety of employees, security of the facility, budget planning, management and control, human resource utilization and treatment, and the development of a total employee team.

Indirectly responsible that plant labor, raw material, yields; supplies, waste and human resources are managed in the most effective manner, resulting in a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company P&L.

Core Responsibilities

Yield & Labor

Establishes achievable goals and follows up all progress; positive or negative.

Trains and coaches supervisors / management to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation.

Tracks progress of yields, labor, and all related expenses.

Identifies opportunities and implement solutions.

Works to ensure operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the total P&L.

Safety & Quality

Ensures efficient and profitable operations by conformation to specifications and procedures.

Training

Trains, manages, and directs all support staff activities to include HR / Safety, Food Safety / QA, Accounting, Maintenance and Production supervision.

Enables plant to ensure all aspects of the operation are consistent, and operates within Smithfield's standards.

Facilitates a profitable operation that produces safe quality products efficiently.

Employee Relations

Ensures approachability and support to all levels of employees.

Ensures management and hourly interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team.

Maintains accurate and open communication at all times.

In the absence of the Plant Manager, this individual is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business or related field and 8+ years’ experience in plant management, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.

Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA and Food Safety regulations.

Knowledge of different pork products and the Meat Industry, preferred.

Ability to work with, and lead, a diverse workforce.

Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft software (Excel and Word).

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.

High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills.

Must be able to travel 10% of the time and work nights & weekends.

Bilingual, preferred.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists the Plant Manager in having responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the specified plant, which includes all managers, supervisors, office workers, and production employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The plant 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.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear

EEO / AA 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.

Salary Range

$114, - $171,