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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
Are you an ambitious multitasker who thrives on solving problems—and yes, loves bacon? Join Smithfield Foods, one of America’s top 25 consumer packaged goods companies, and help us deliver quality products to millions of customers.
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you’ll manage critical operations including receiving, transfers, picking/packing, and shipping. You’ll lead a team, make staffing decisions, and ensure production goals are met—all while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards. From optimizing workflows to enforcing hygiene and GMP programs, your leadership will keep our warehouse running at its best.
If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results, and grow with a company that values innovation and excellence, we want you on our team!
- Safety & Compliance - You’ll ensure full compliance with all safety legislation and approved codes of practice, creating a secure environment for your team and operations.
- Warehouse Operations - Monitor and manage all warehouse activities—from receiving and storing goods to shipping—making sure everything runs on time with minimal errors. You’ll guarantee that assembled goods are packed and labeled correctly, loading lists are accurate, and all paperwork is complete.
- Team Leadership & Development - Lead and organize your workforce, identifying training needs through regular performance reviews. You’ll inspire your team to achieve peak performance while maintaining strong employee relations.
- Performance & Productivity - Review and refine working practices to maximize efficiency and productivity. You’ll ensure all procedures align with company standards and drive continuous improvement across operations.
- Reporting & Documentation - Compile and maintain essential records, reports, and logs to keep operations transparent and compliant. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy and accountability at every step.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
- Knowledge of OSHA Standards, USDA, HACCP and EPA Regulations.
- Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
- Knowledge of SAP, Manufacturing software, Inventory software, Microsoft Office Suite
- Has the flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed to make a broader impact.
- May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Good Oral and written communication skills
- Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Warehouse.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions
- The Distribution Center/Plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
- Frequently required to move and/or lift 50 pounds and occasionally required to move and/or lift more than 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
EEO Information
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.
Other facts
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.
What you'll do
- As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will manage operations including receiving, transfers, picking/packing, and shipping while leading a team to meet production goals. You will also ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
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