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Smithfield Foods jobs and careers

Smithfield, VA

As of November 12, 2026, Smithfield Foods has 555 open roles in 65 cities.

Hiring in 65 cities
555Open roles
56Posted in the last 7 days
$59kAverage listed base pay
$400kHighest listed base pay

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Its 40,000 U.S. employees are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” and have made the brand one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies.

Founded in 1936 by Joseph W. Luter.

Founded
1936
Employees
10,001+
Headquarters
Smithfield
Hiring in
65 cities

Leadership

The top of Smithfield Foods's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

SSPhoto of Shane Smith

Shane Smith

President and Chief Executive Officer

845 reports

LI

Luis Cerdan Ie

Executive Vice President Of European Operations

138 reports

DOPhoto of Donovan Owens

Donovan Owens

President

134 reports

ABPhoto of Andee Bovis

Andee Bovis

Senior Vice President, Information Technology

105 reports

TWPhoto of Tracy Wind

Tracy Wind

Senior Vice President Of Retail Sales

96 reports

JBPhoto of Jay Bennett

Jay Bennett

Chief Human Resources Officer

80 reports

KWPhoto of Keller Watts

Keller Watts

Chief Business Officer

72 reports

MHPhoto of Mark Hall

Mark Hall

CFO

68 reports

DSPhoto of Doug Sutton

Doug Sutton

Chief Manufacturing Officer

42 reports

Open roles at Smithfield Foods 555

Smithfield Foods jobs: common questions

Is Smithfield Foods hiring right now?
Yes. Smithfield Foods has 555 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is Smithfield Foods hiring?
Smithfield Foods is hiring in 65 cities. The most open roles are in Smithfield (74), Sioux Falls (28) and Denison (21).
How much does Smithfield Foods pay?
Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Smithfield Foods is $59k a year, and the highest is $400k.
Where is Smithfield Foods headquartered?
Smithfield Foods is headquartered in Smithfield, VA and was founded in 1936.
Who leads Smithfield Foods?
Shane Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Smithfield Foods's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Smithfield Foods?
Pick a role on Smithfield Foods's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Smithfield Foods's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.