Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift at Smithfield… · Springdale

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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!

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

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

As a Sanitation Supervisor, you will play a vital role in safeguarding product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust by coordinating and monitoring the plant’s sanitation program. You ensure all activities are executed in alignment with SSOPs and USDA requirements, address deficiencies, and support proactive measures that prevent issues before they arise. Through your oversight, the facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and operational integrity, enabling the production of safe, wholesome meat products that meet regulatory expectations and customer confidence.

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.

• Leadership & Supervision – You will provide guidance to sanitation employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance management, and resolution of employee concerns in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Sanitation System Compliance – You will verify that sanitation activities are properly designed, executed, and documented to ensure safe, wholesome products, while maintaining USDA regulatory compliance, company objectives, and strong audit performance.
• Regulatory Oversight & Collaboration – You will make defendable compliance decisions that balance productivity with regulatory requirements, and conduct regular meetings with sanitation service providers, plant management, and USDA to review findings and resolve issues.
• RODAC Program Administration – You will oversee the plant’s RODAC program, including site sampling, analysis of results, corrective follow‑up, and coordination with purchasing to ensure continuous supply availability.
• Employee Training & Development – You will conduct pre‑op inspection training, provide performance feedback to plant management, and foster strong working relationships with USDA and sanitation staff.

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.

• Education & Experience – Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Food Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience in the professional sanitation or meat industries and processes; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Leadership - Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge – Understanding of sanitation science, USDA/FSIS/HACCP/SSOP requirements, and ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
• Communication & Systems Skills – Strong oral and written communication abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, and Word.
• Collaboration & Workplace Culture – Demonstrated ability to be respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented while fostering strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Collaboration & Adaptability – Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments while contributing to team success.
• Flexibility to Travel – Ability to travel as needed to support operational and organizational requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & 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.

• 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 is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.
• Frequently required to stand, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

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Relocation Package Available

No

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.