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Accountability and Performance: You will lead initiatives to maximize employee contribution in product quality, production efficiency, and cultural alignments. You will drive accountability for performance by maintaining prompt and accurate reporting systems on all aspects of plant operations.
Strategic Vision: You will provide the strategic vision and associated roadmap to ensure continued achievement of goals, onward growth, and the success of business operations. You will define goals, develop short-term and long-term plans and budget for your areas of responsibility.
Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 15+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, supply chain or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, required.
Must have a solid understanding of end-to-end processes in a food (preferably meat) manufacturing environment.
Prior responsibilities in areas such as producing, purchasing, engineering and production control with a proven track record of accomplishments and success.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but be able to recognize and support Company's preferences and priorities.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
Administrative skills, well-developed management skills - principles and people.
Experience working with union and non-union environments.
Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel and balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
Participative management type - advocates team concept.
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature.
Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
Passion for safety with personal accountability
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Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Join our dynamic team at Smithfield Foods, where you will take charge of designated manufacturing operations and drive excellence across our facilities
As the Managing Director of Operations , you will strategically plan, organize, direct, and control critical activities with Smithfield's World Class Manufacturing Operations, ensuring seamless and efficient processes, delivering Good Food, Responsibly™. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, elevating our operational standards and achieving exceptional results.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and a passion for managing diverse teams, we invite you to leverage your talents at Smithfield Foods.
Smithfield Foods · Sioux Falls, SD