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Are you an ambitious, multi-tasker who can solve problems in a fast-paced environment that loves BACON?” Then you should join us in growing one of America’s top 25 consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods!   The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery. 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. Associate’s degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school in Transportation, Logistics or related field and 2+ years’ experience and/or training in the transportation field, preferably the refrigerated segment; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Transportation, preferred. Knowledge of the transportation industry, transportation rate structures and current trends. Knowledge of SAP, desirable. Knowledge of meat industry, preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, copiers, fax, calculator etc. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. 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.   Click on link below to be directed to our website for your application process:  https://careers-smithfield.icims.com/jobs/9684/job   The Transportation Analyst is responsible for analyzing the supply chain, transportation and distribution network and developing recommendations for reducing freight costs, creating material efficiencies and improving on-time delivery. Establishes, maintains and communicates statistical data on the tracking of product shipments, returns, and inventory. This position requires knowledge of U.S. geography and transportation costing and the Hours of Service Rules, as it relates to the legal driving time of drivers.

• Supervising staff, organizing and monitoring work flow. • Accomplishes factory workers results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. • Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries. • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Requirements • Production experience required • Experience in a food/beverage processing facility is required. • Problem identification and resolution skills • Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate associates and problem solve Basic PC skills required

Job Summary: Works in transportation or warehousing of goods. Processes orders and oversees cycle of order fulfilment. Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the delivery and/or warehouse system efficiently and safely. Job Duties: • Facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another • Arrange transportation, schedule staff, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay • Receives products and coordinates delivery • Prepares loads for shipment • Takes steps to avoid quality control issues • Makes sure warehouse capacity is kept at optimal levels • Manages activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met • Oversees inventory of goods and vehicles • Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down where possible • Streamlines shipping and transportation processes Skills & Qualifications: • Problem-solving skills • Decision making ability • Organizational skills • Procedural mindset • Ability to prioritize • Understanding of quality management principles • Attention to detail • Ability to analyze data and understand connections • Experience in logistics management preferred • Two-year degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, Experience often may substitute for education • SAP Experience Preferred • UPS Software Experience Preferred

Global reach. Local results. Ports America is proud to be the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating in more than 42 ports and 80 locations. We provide clients with a distinct competitive advantage, combining the flexibility of global connection with the efficiency of local expertise. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction, consistently delivering measurable results. And our commitment to safety in the workplace is second to none. OPPORTUNITY The Superintendent is a part of the operations management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of Longshore workers. While maintaining a positive working relationship with the labor, the Superintendent is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Work closely with terminal staff to prepare department plans while determining the appropriate workforce to hire for an efficient and cost effective completion of plan Supervises union represented personnel in proper operating procedures and as needed will counsel, discipline or make termination recommendations to ensure an efficient operation while working within the definitions of the labor agreement Enforces productivity levels by supervising longshore workers in making multiple rounds within the terminal and a follow up assessments prior to shift end Completes various reports and forms such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries; Produces reports to respective parties within required deadlines Supports, monitors and trouble shoots, when necessary, terminal operating systems, ensuring data is accurate. Additional technology related duties may apply Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings; partnering with Area Health, Safety & Environment to understand and train longshore workers to adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards Reports problems and issues to appropriate Manager of great impact and complexity to the operation Responsible for learning, navigating and adhering to all union contracts Requires the ability to manage a large, complex and diverse workforce in a fast paced environment Requires problem solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues Requires the ability to plan and organize projects in a fast paced environment and be available to work varied hours, shifts and days Requires the ability to communicate effectively with union workforce and other staff Requires the ability to analyze and trouble shoot computer programs Performs other related duties as required REQUIREMENTS BS/BA degree in Marine Administration, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience working in management - preferred 2-5 years managing related union labor -  preferred Thorough knowledge or principles of terminal operations - preferred Experience with computerized operating systems - preferred Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations preferred Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS The ability to climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment The ability to drive 50% The ability to lift 30 pounds The ability to use a computer/keyboard The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Overview The Senior Manager, Facilities is responsible for overseeing all maintenance and janitorial functions within a warehousing facility.   They are responsible for all machinery including cleaning equipment (washers, dryers, and spotting stations), supporting infrastructure (boilers, generators, and air compressors), finishing equipment (autobaggers and steam tunnels), conveyance (monorail system and package sorter as applicable), HVAC and all other mechanical devices within the facility. They are responsible for engaging their team to maintain the highest levels of safety, production, cost and quality while maintaining a positive employee experience. The Senior Manager, Facilities is a servant leader; dive in, roll up your sleeves to help in any situation, make tools available, remove obstacles for associates to excel in their roles, have empathy and compassion for associates, and the passion and leadership to stand up for them when the time arises.   Responsibilities Responsible for managing and overseeing facilities and janitorial teams across all shifts in the operation, including monitoring performance, providing feedback, and developing talent Actively lead with safety, production, cost and quality at the forefront of all decision making Establish and meet KPIs for machine operations Identify root cause issues, create programs and plans to improve and drive long term, sustainable and repeatable solutions to improve all metrics in the department Become an expert in all RTR automation equipment Responsible for inventory management and storage of spare part equipment inventory and dry cleaning supplies, solvents, detergents and spotting chemicals Partner with Procurement  for ordering and maintaining necessary supply levels for: spare parts, cleaning supplies, and necessary equipment needed for repairs Responsible for non-hazardous waste manifest and removal schedule Develop and document preventative maintenance routines, schedules and SOPs Ensure operations are up to industry safety and cleanliness standard Drive performance and process changes based on lean initiatives to drive operational efficiency and quality customer service Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies Ownership and accountability for team’s daily decision making and execution Communicate across all levels of the operation Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards   Qualifications 6 to 12 years of related experience working in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environment including oversight of large scale warehouse systems and equipment 5 to 7 years experience leading and developing people and teams and warehouse systems and equipment Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques Experience managing a budget Experience with developing/documenting procedures/SOPs/maintenance routines Capable of making decisions independently Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication Strong planning and organizational skills Intermediate to advanced computer skills (eg. spreadsheet software, powerpoint/slides) as well as the ability to operate warehouse tools (eg. scanner, ladder, warehouse software) Forward-thinkers with the ability to articulate point of view and improve processes Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's Core Values to ensure a world class customer experience Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as business dictates Experience in one or more of the following trades: steamfitting, pipefitting, electrical, refrigeration, chillers and conveyance Knowledge of installation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment including dry cleaning, laundry, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, HVAC a plus Black seal boiler license a plus

Overview The Manager of Continuous Improvement is responsible for   working across all levels of operations to drive customer focused innovation and improvement with safety, production, cost and quality at the forefront of all decision making.   Responsibilities Develop and deploy Continuous Improvement program into the supply chain operations: Inbound, Outbound, Inventory, Transportation, and Reverse Logistics Lead deployment of sustainable programs for standard work, metrics, audits, and technology across areas of operations Lead workshops and training to optimize operational departments to meet and exceed KPI, financial and customer satisfaction targets Prepare recommendations, including presentations, data analysis, process maps, supporting metrics, business requirements and related impact analyses Support cross functional teams (finance, HR, analytics, IT, facilities, etc.) in the areas of process, quality, and operations Partner with product and engineering teams to develop and deploy new product and services offerings Establish strong working relationships to influence and facilitate collaboration across departmental boundaries Provide sense of urgency for results through project reviews and metrics Remove barriers for improvement projects and activities to accelerate results Communicate across all levels of the operation Develop, lead and direct change   Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in an applicable discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Management Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration etc.); Master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field is a plus. 1-3 years of related experience in a continuous improvement for technology, ecommerce, supply chain operations or similar role Experience with Data Analysis along with Knowledge of Analytical Problem-solving methods and tools including Statistical Hypothesis testing, Optimization heuristics, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Lean, Simulation, Queueing Analysis, etc.; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus Cross functional Project/Program Management experience Experience using advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, JMP or Minitab, SAS, SPSS, R, etc. Knowledge of distribution center/fulfillment operations and processes Strong planning and organizational skills Forward-thinkers, with keen analytic skills and the ability to articulate point of view Ability to establish effective relationships across the organization and partner to navigate complex situations Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence leaders and effectively negotiate with internal and external business partners Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's Core Values to ensure a world class customer experience Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as business dictates

Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Transportation (Supply Chain: Drop Box / Lockers) is responsible for executing and scaling Rent the Runway’s transportation network strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging multiple business partners both internal and external to ensure best in class customer experience across multiple carriers and distribution centers. Responsibilities: Execute RTR’s national transportation strategy: Implement outbound, inbound and internal shipping strategies in partnership with operations and supply chain leadership, ensuring all programs meet rigorous standards for customer experience, financial performance and operational efficiency. Build working relationships with operational counterparts at each carrier, acting as primary point of contact with the goal of driving continuous improvement along with maximum flexibility and responsiveness in the event of the unexpected. Conduct weekly quality calls with carriers to discuss delivery performance, exceptions and timeliness of arrival and dispatch, resulting in concrete, measurable, action plans. Onboard and offboard carriers from network as applicable, negotiate pricing and manage compliance with performance standards, reporting and other obligations. Determine and execute emergency recovery strategies as necessary in response to natural disasters, warehouse outages or other disruptions. Act as primary contact for retail and CX teams to ensure that the transportation strategy is meeting their needs and they are complying with all policies. Lead transportation support for RTR’s pickup and dropoff network: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to scale RTR’s network of physical drop off and pickup locations, including optimizing transportation strategy in each market, building process to address common support requests and developing a playbook for the launch of new markets and locations. Own day-to-day transportation operations for each location and delivery service provider with responsibility for all customer service and financial KPIs; travel as required in connection with the launch of new markets and / or addressing issues in existing markets. Offer timely support to account management team on transportation-related escalations. Develop transportation performance reporting into a strategic advantage: Own performance reporting for RTR’s parcel, final mile, internal, drop box and other networks, working with RTR and third-party resources to drive toward the most accurate, actionable view of customer delivery experience. Partner with transportation analytics and other stakeholders on the development of shrinkage and cost reporting in connection with the drop box and internal retail networks Bring a leadership mindset to a high-growth environment: Create leverage for the supply chain team through the design and implementation of a comprehensive dock clerk training program including SOPs, metrics and processes for evaluating progress. Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies. Be patient, have strong communication skills and the capability of giving and receiving effective feedback including training and development of hourly associates. Lead teams through change and embrace continuous improvement. Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards. Qualifications: 6+ years of professional experience or relevant internships in a highly analytical, data intensive and/or strategic role, preferably with significant experience in Supply Chain and/or online retail BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Analytics, Business Administration or other applicable field required MBA or relevant Master’s Degree (Operations, Supply Chain) from a graduate program with demonstrated high academic achievement preferred Capable of making decisions independently Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as business dictates Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills Forward-thinkers with the ability to articulate point of view and improve processes Ability to quickly recognize, diagnose and solve for challenges Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's Core Values to ensure a world class customer experience

Position Overview The Manager is responsible for guiding and developing teams by motivating, mentoring, and coaching. They are responsible for engaging their team during a shift to maintain the highest levels of safety, production, cost and quality while maintaining a positive employee experience. Managers are servant leaders; dive in, roll up your sleeves to help in any situation, make tools available, remove obstacles for associates to excel in their roles, have empathy and compassion for associates, and the passion and leadership to stand up for them when the time arises. Responsibilities Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies Actively lead with safety, production, cost and quality at the forefront of all decision making Establish and meet KPIs Be patient, have strong communication skills and the capability of giving and receiving effective feedback including disciplinary action conversations Recruit, screen and select talent at Associate and Team Lead levels Implement weekly schedule and manage labor budget Ownership and accountability for Team Leads and their execution Communicate cross departmentally Focus on team and department growth and development Design, implement and monitor continuous improvement processes for the team Oversee overall productivity of department and workflow Be the primary point of contact for team of Associates and Team Leads Be comfortable speaking in front of groups of all sizes Lead teams through change and embrace continuous improvement Partner with Trainers and Team Leads to develop, maintain and apply learning tools Communicate feedback to better the operation and the employee experience Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards Qualifications 3 to 12 years experience leading people and teams Capable of making decisions independently Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as business dictates Strong written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus Intermediate to advanced computer skills (eg. spreadsheet software, powerpoint/slides) as well as the ability to operate warehouse tools (eg. scanner, ladder, warehouse software) Forward-thinkers with the ability to articulate point of view and improve processes Ability to quickly recognize, diagnose and solve for challenges and workflow for associates Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's Core Values to ensure a world class customer experience Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role

We are an award-winning (just received the Lufthansa Group SAP Award for supplier category) small business with a Phase II SBIR Air Force contract, we are focussed on discipline, systematic approach Lead Application Developer   SUMMARY: We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to drive the technical development activities for 14bis. This role will have multiple responsibilities tied to 14bis’ core mission, enabling the digital transformation for our customers and establishing new revenue streams.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The senior software engineer will: -Become the technical leader for internal and external facing digital projects -Advise IT architects, managers, and executives on technology decisions and emerging trends -Partner with business and product management teams to design, build, and maintain a robust platform and required interfaces for real-time data and transaction processing -Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and usage of platform components -Resolve complex design challenges, balancing the need for rapid delivery with the sustainability of developed applications -Ensure success of application performance by defining and designing to meet enterprise-class nonfunctional requirements such as performance, availability, and scalability -Support go-to-market activities and customer adoption -Oversee work completed by purchased service resources for each project   CORE COMPETENCIES: - Commitment to company values and ethics -Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner and performs tasks accurately -Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy -Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure -Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities - Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills -Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes -Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving -Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Qualifications    EXTERNAL 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.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have expertise working in Agile Software Development teams, leading groups of software engineers and analysts to define, build, and test robust software. The right candidate will have a passion for breaking down barriers to generate a high impact user experience and drive the required content. Experience and enthusiasm for aviation is a definite plus. -5 years of relevant software development experience -Bachelors degree, MS/MBA preferred -Extensive knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture and use of cloud-based, software-defined infrastructure -Experience with Java, JavaScript and related coding languages (Node.js, angular, etc.) -Experience with web design technologies, such as HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP and REST -Experience with Databases and/or application development frameworks -Energetic, doer with strong communications, writing and quantitative skills -Demonstrated ability to influence people and drive results amongst a diverse team -Strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills     PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environment characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran  

Position Overview The Team Lead is responsible for a specific department within a fulfillment and distribution environment. They lead a team of associates around safety, production, cost and quality all while driving a positive employee experience.  A Team Lead is a servant leader; dive in, roll up your sleeves to help in any situation, make tools available, remove obstacles for associates to excel in their roles, have empathy and compassion for associates, and the passion and leadership to stand up for them when the time arises. Responsibilities Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies Actively lead with safety, production, cost and quality at the forefront of all decision making Be patient, have strong communication skills and the capability to give and receive effective feedback (eg. timely daily feedback) Communicate cross-departmentally Implement and monitor continuous improvement processes for the team Manage, coordinate and track daily attendance and break periods Implement overall productivity of department and workflow Be the primary point of contact for associates Continue the onboarding process and ramp-up period post training Be comfortable speaking in front of groups of all sizes Support teams through change and embrace continuous improvement Partner with trainers and leadership to maintain and apply learning tools Communicate feedback to better the operation and the employee experience Communicate and cooperate with team members and leadership Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards Take on additional duties as assigned by leadership Proficient in warehouse management software Qualifications 1 to 3 years of experience leading warehouse operations Have a positive, ‘can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as the business dictates Strong written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus Intermediate computer skills (eg. Excel) as well as the ability to operate warehouse tools (eg. scanner, ladder, warehouse software) Forward thinkers with the ability to articulate point of view and improve processes Skilled at multitasking and managing priorities Ability to quickly recognize, diagnose and solve for challenges and workflow for associates in partnership with leadership Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's core values to ensure a world class customer experience Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role