Smithfield Foods

Senior Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Smithfield Foods$128K — $192K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in team management/development or project leadership.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles to operational and design issues.
  • Project Management and Contract Administration skills required.
  • Proficient in engineering economics and AutoCAD.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Drive reliability excellence through design and execution of maintenance strategies.
  • Lead and inspire engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams to achieve performance goals.
  • Act as a technical leader for resolving critical operational issues and troubleshooting major outages.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardize processes across facilities.
  • Lead capital planning, executing investments effectively to align with operational priorities.
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance operations and improve outcomes.
  • Champion safety and compliance across engineering and maintenance systems.

Benefits

  • Relocation package available.
  • Strong culture of safety and accountability.
  • Opportunity to build high-performing teams.
  • Ability to influence plant performance and operational success.
  • Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

At Smithfield Foods, we don't just produce food-we power one of the largest protein supply chains in the world. As a Senior Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in transforming how our plants operate-driving reliability, maximizing uptime, and building high-performing engineering and maintenance teams across our facilities.

This is a high-impact role where your ideas, technical expertise, and leadership will directly influence plant performance, cost efficiency, and the long-term success of our operations.

If you're passionate about solving complex problems, building capability, and making a measurable difference at scale-this is your opportunity.

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.
  • Drive Reliability Excellence - Lead the design and execution of best-in-class reliability and maintenance strategies across operations, including predictive and preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and asset health optimization. You'll turn data into action and drive measurable improvements in uptime, efficiency, and overall OEE improvements.
  • Lead High-Performing Teams - Inspire and develop engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams to deliver exceptional results. You'll build capability, close skill gaps, and create a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Solve Complex Operational Challenges - Act as the go-to technical leader for critical issues-ensuring plants are equipped to troubleshoot major outages, eliminate recurring failures, and implement durable solutions that stick.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement at Scale - Identify system-wide opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and optimize cost. You'll standardize best practices across facilities and ensure consistency in how maintenance and engineering work gets done.
  • Shape Capital Strategy & Innovation - Lead capital planning and execution-from business case development to implementation-ensuring investments deliver value and align to operational priorities. You'll evaluate new technologies and help define "best-in-class" equipment for Smithfield operations.
  • Partner Across the Business - Work closely with Operations, Food Safety, Quality, and Safety teams to drive alignment, improve outcomes, and deliver results. Your influence will extend well beyond engineering.
  • Champion Safety & Compliance - Ensure engineering and maintenance systems meet regulatory and company standards while reinforcing a strong culture of safety and accountability across plants.


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 in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
  • Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
  • Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
  • Proficient in engineering economics.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).


OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
  • Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
  • 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.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.


Salary Range: $128,000 - $192,125

IndSPR-Corp
Relocation Package AvailableYes

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About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a meat processing company that produces and markets a variety of fresh and packaged meats. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods operates in the United States and internationally, and its products are sold under a number of well-known brands. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Smithfield Foods is a subsidiary of WH Group, a Chinese meat processing company.
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Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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