Senior Director, Operations

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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.
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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.
* Join our dynamic team at Smithfield Foods, where you will take charge of designated manufacturing operations and drive excellence across our facilities

As the Senior 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.
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

*** The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*
* ** Multi-Site Management:
** You will be responsible for overseeing multiple facilities and guiding department heads on creating goals, implementing standards, conducting regular reviews of progress, and evaluation team’s achievements relating to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will lead the development, management, and administration of operating budgets.
* ** Business Objectives and Operations:
** You will drive business objectives in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and production efficiencies; review and approve control plans, budget, efficiency metrics, engineering effectiveness, customer service, and major projects; and implement continuous process and operational improvements.
* ** 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:
*** 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 12+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, supply chain or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
* 5+ 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 –…