About Us

For more than two centuries, the colonial town of Smithfield, Virginia, founded in 1752, has been shipping the finest hams to satisfied customers around the world. Today, thanks to the vision of a Virginia family and its patriarch, Joseph Luter, that tradition not only continues but has grown into something of a legend.

In 1936 Joseph W. Luter & Joseph W. Luter, Jr. founded the Smithfield Packing Company along a tributary of the historic James River. Over sixty years later, the ";Genuine Smithfield Ham" that brought them worldwide acclaim is still produced only here in Smithfield. And thanks to a new generation of Luters, Joseph III and Joseph IV, Smithfield boasts a line of quality meats so vast, it's helped make the parent company, Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD), the world's largest producer of pork products.


Production Superintendent

The Case Ready Superintendent is responsible for supervising, training exempt and hourly employees to meet or exceed production standards including production yields and efficiencies. Follows Quality Assurance procedures according to written specifications achieving acceptable quality and food safety standards. Ensures HACCP, Hygiene and GMP programs are properly followed. Responsible for good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Assists with other projects as requested with the Plant Manager and Division Managers on operational issues, makes decisions regarding production, coordinates and oversees all production. Develops employee relations by supporting human resources and their programs involving employee welfare, safety and ergonomics. Assures compliance with all governmental regulatory agencies and Environmental Management System.
 Key responsibilities include:
  • Must be self-motivated and have strong organizational skills
  • Report any maintenance that needs to be done in area. 
  • Insure that manpower is being utilized efficiently
  • Provides leadership to supervisors. Ensures all product is made to correct specifications. Evaluates workload and modifies schedule in order to run the most efficiently.
  • Direct daily activities to achieve productivity and yield standards.
  • Reduce waste to achieve reductions in actual meat costing. Desire reductions in standards through tracked improvements in actual. Oversee all operations on assigned shift: Continuously touring all departments while they are running.
  • Prevention of USDA NR reporting for food safety and compliance issues.
 


Job Requirements:
4 year degree in Food Science with 6 years or more experience supervising exempt level personnel in a Food Manufacturing environment or High School Grad and 10 years in a Food Manufacturing environment with 4 years or more experience supervising exempt level personnel. Knowledge of HACCP and USDA regulations. good oral and written communication skills. Able to stand for long periods of time and lift/pull minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately. Able to work independently. Knowledge of general work safety practices and personal protective equipment

Division/Department : Smithfield Packing


Job information

Job Title:
Production Superintendent

Status:
Full Time

Relavant Work Experience:
2+ to 5 Years

 

Smithfield Offers

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training
  • Competitive wages
  • Excellent benefits
  • Dynamic people
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid holidays
  • Pension programs
  • 401K
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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