Managing Director, Operations
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States
About Smithfield Foods
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, our culture is grounded in our Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability. We maintain a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.
About the Role
As the Managing Director of Operations, you will strategically plan, organize, direct, and control critical activities within Smithfield's World Class Manufacturing Operations. Your mission is to ensure seamless and efficient processes that deliver Good Food, Responsibly™. You will take charge of designated manufacturing operations, overseeing multiple facilities and guiding department heads to create goals, implement standards, and evaluate team achievements against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
In this role, you will drive business objectives in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and production efficiencies. You will provide the strategic vision and roadmap to ensure continued achievement of goals and business success, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. By leading initiatives to maximize employee contribution and driving accountability through accurate reporting, you will elevate operational standards and achieve exceptional results. You will also drive a positive employee experience through leadership, development, and coaching.
Application Instructions
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Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead the development, management, and administration of operating budgets
- check_circleDrive business objectives in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and production efficiencies
- check_circleReview and approve control plans, efficiency metrics, engineering effectiveness, and major projects
- check_circleImplement continuous process and operational improvements across manufacturing operations
- check_circleProvide strategic vision and roadmap to ensure continued achievement of business goals
- check_circleDrive employee development and coaching to foster a positive employee experience
- check_circleOversee multiple facilities and guide department heads on goal creation and KPI evaluation
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- verified15+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, supply chain or similar field
- verified7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development
- verifiedSolid understanding of end-to-end processes in a food (preferably meat) manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Experience working with union and non-union environments.
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Frequently asked questions about Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods
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Day-to-day, the Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods will lead the development, management, and administration of operating budgets; drive business objectives in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and production efficiencies; review and approve control plans, efficiency metrics, engineering effectiveness, and major projects; and implement continuous process and operational improvements across manufacturing operations.
What are the requirements for this Managing Director, Operations role?expand_more
To qualify for the Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; 15+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, supply chain or similar field; 7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development; and Solid understanding of end-to-end processes in a food (preferably meat) manufacturing environment.
Where is the Managing Director, Operations role at Smithfield Foods located?expand_more
Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods is based in 2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Smithfield Foods has listed this Managing Director, Operations role as on-site.
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Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Managing Director, Operations at Smithfield Foods is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.