Smithfield Foods · 1 week ago
Director, Plant Engineering
Tar Heel, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Director of Plant Engineering to lead capital projects, optimize production processes, and ensure peak equipment performance in a fast-paced plant environment.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Lead capital projects from concept to completion—on time, on budget, and with zero compromise on safety, food safety, or environmental standards
Drive the development and execution of advanced maintenance strategies—including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and TPM—to keep operations running at peak performance
Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective task delegation, policy enforcement, and safety-first planning
Become the ultimate problem solver for daily operational challenges
Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function
Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams through coaching, performance management, and collaboration with HR
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business or related field and 10+ years of experience in Engineering management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
5+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required
Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience effectively
Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills, required
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Preferred
Knowledge of different pork products and the Meat Industry, preferred
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
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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