Smithfieldfoods

Operations Manager

St Charles, IL

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$150kDetected 5 days ago

SAPEmployee RelationsHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeOSHAHACCPFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

About the role

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

You will foster strong employee relations, making Smithfield an employer of choice by providing training, counseling, and recognition programs that support employee development and morale.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Management: You will partner internally for layout design improvements, oversee automation improvement projects, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Additionally, you will continuously look for ways to improve processes and maintain a competitive edge.
Safety and Ergonomics: You will take the lead in implementing and maintaining safety and ergonomic programs to create an injury-free workplace.
Quality and Compliance: You will maintain high product quality and safety standards, ensuring all processes align with HACCP and SSOP protocols.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Dynamic Team Player: Thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, working seamlessly with others while fostering a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented atmosphere. Committed to building strong, positive relationships that drive team success.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the absence of key personnel, you will step in or delegate responsibilities to maintain seamless operations and meet all required goals.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years' relevant experience
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Experience using a variety of computer applications, including time-keeping systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office programs, to streamline processes and enhance productivity across the team.
Frequently required to stand
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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.

You will lead with purpose, championing workplace safety and USDA health standards while managing budgets, optimizing resources, and controlling costs to drive profitability.
Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

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.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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.

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