Hog Barn Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Hog Barn Supervisor, you'll play a vital leadership role in overseeing the smooth and efficient movement of livestock from receiving to production, ensuring animal welfare and operational flow. You’ll lead, train, and support a dedicated team of administrative and production staff, helping them meet production goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cost-efficiency. This position also offers the opportunity to manage facility operations and ensure compliance with company and governmental regulations—making a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your leadership truly matters.

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.

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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 2+ years 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.

• Producer Quality Assurance/Truckers Quality Assurance certification.

• USDA Bonded.

• Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.

• Bobcat Safety Training Certificate.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Strong math skills.

• Stong communication skills

• Ability to make independent decisions.

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 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.

• The 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 can be loud when in the production area.

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.

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