Director, Production Engineering
Smithfield FoodsSioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Posted February 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Smithfield Foods 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.
Job Description
Smithfield Foods is looking for a Director, Production Engineering to lead and direct engineering operations across a key functional area, ensuring the efficient use of engineering resources to achieve world-class performance in our plants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Engineering management
- 5+ years of experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management
- Prior experience in an engineer role required
- 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
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
- Relocation Package Available