If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Earning Potential Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. Earn up to 10% additional pay weekly for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!* In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The Corporate Sanitation Manager has the responsibility of traveling to various Smithfield plants to verify that the sanitation company activities at the plant are executed per the SSOPs, that corrective actions are taken as needed to address sanitation deficiencies and that proactive actions are taken to prevent sanitation issues – thus ensuring USDA regulatory compliance and the production of safe and wholesome meat products. Core Responsibilities Sanitation System Compliance Routine travel to Smithfield locations to verify that all sanitation activities and practices are of sound design, are performed as intended in a timely manner, and are properly documented. A liaison between Corporate and the facility and the contract sanitation company to address negative sanitation performance trends and confirm effective corrective actions. Troubleshoot problematic areas of facility and address problematic sanitation issues to assist facility to prevent spoilage issues or environmental pathogen concerns. Author Smithfield Way Sanitation Procedures for standardized cleaning of specific equipment within a facility. Provide training to Smithfield staff members on Sanitation Procedures and techniques. Assist departments such as Engineering, FSQA, and Operations in identification of sanitary design issues and corrective actions to address such issues. Assist departments such as Purchasing, FSQA and Operations in improvements of effective sanitation solutions to improve the sanitation performance on a piece of equipment or within a department or facility. Develop and franchise processes and procedures for standardized practices and cost savings opportunities across Smithfield. Employee Training Ensures the Sanitation Company conducts pre-op inspection training with its employees prior to their first pre-op inspection. Provides feedback to Plant Management of Smithfield and the Sanitation Company on the performance of sanitation process staff so that corrections can be made when necessary. Develops and fosters a strong working relationship with the USDA and the Sanitation Company. The above 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. Qualifications 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. Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering or related field from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years experience in the professional sanitation or meat industries and processes; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and understanding of sanitation science and meat processing. Knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and SSOP requirements. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sanitation guidelines, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel and Word. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar/line graphs. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to travel 70%. (Target 70% – May be required to travel up to 90% due to special projects). May be required to work long hours and weekends. This position primarily works 3rd shift. 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. Work Environment & Physical Demands 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. Travel locations include airports, cars, etc. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk to hear. EEO/AA 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. “Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than just our tagline; it’s what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. In addition, Smithfield offers tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement. In partnership with Guild, Smithfield provides upfront tuition assistance, covering up to 100% of tuition costs for various degree and certificate programs and offering partial funding for other learning programs to help team members accomplish their personal and professional goals. Smithfield offers more than 200 fully or partially funded programs across 60+ learning partners, including college degrees and certificates in high-growth areas like business, technology, engineering, sustainability and more; high school completion and college preparatory programs; and English language learning. Full-time and part-time Smithfield team members are eligible on their first day of employment. Learn more at smithfield.guildeducation.com. Smithfields Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. 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. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. 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