Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Fayetteville, NC, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $51,800.00 - $74,500.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Package

Career development opportunities

Two-way communication channels

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Smithfield Foods is a leading American food company renowned for its focus on packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a rich heritage and market leadership, Smithfield remains dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and innovation in the food industry. The company's brand portfolio includes well-known names such as Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous, reflecting its expansive reach and commitment to excellence. Known for its employee-centric culture, Smithfield offers rewarding career opportunities for those motivated to grow and contribute within a dynamic, supportive environment. Employees at Smithfield are valued for their contribution to maintaining the company's reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality food products. A career at Smithfield is not just about a job, but about building a meaningful and lasting future in the food manufacturing sector. This position is full-time and offers competitive remuneration along with the possibility of relocation assistance where applicable.

The Production Supervisor role at Smithfield Foods places you at the core of operational excellence within one of the leading food processing environments. You will oversee the front-line production process, ensuring smooth operations by tracking yields and making real-time adjustments to maintain high productivity. A critical aspect of the role involves upholding stringent safety and USDA health standards, assuring that every stage of the manufacturing process upholds Smithfield's trusted quality benchmarks. Your leadership will be central to guiding production employees and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Training, coaching, motivating, and leading by example are vital parts of your role as you seek to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and meet production targets. You will also be responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and setup, supporting operational readiness and peak performance. This dynamic role offers the chance to influence and shape production success, contribute directly to brand integrity, and grow personally and professionally within a respected food company.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or a related field
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in leading, training, coaching, or mentoring staff
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead problem-solving efforts for complex process issues
Solid analytical and math abilities
Ability to motivate and foster a positive work environment
Adaptability to fast-paced and varying working conditions including heat and cold
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Solid analytical and math abilities
Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments
Capable of working in varying conditions including heat and cold
Willing to work long hours and weekends when needed
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Job Duties

Perform daily inspections on the production floor to identify unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action as needed
Lead safety audits, champion ergonomic initiatives, and ensure adherence to HACCP and USDA regulations
Maintain product quality by enforcing Food Safety and Food Quality plans
Train employees on safe operating procedures including lock-out/tag-out
Ensure tasks are performed according to product specifications
Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances
Work with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use to minimize downtime and reduce costs
Direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees
Lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily
Analyze key product performance metrics
Identify areas for improvement
Suggest changes to enhance production efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality