

Diverse employees at Smithfield have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Smithfield have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Smithfield employees are 10% more likely to recommend Smithfield as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Smithfield is rated average by 356 employees, across various culture dimensions. Smithfield employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Smithfield’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Virginia Beach, VA. See below in detail how working at Smithfield was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Smithfield is rated B
Last updated 21 days ago
Smithfield ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 229 Smithfield employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Smithfield improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
What makes you most happy at work?Moat leadership is open to new ideas
What is the best part about your compensation package?Cost of benefits is low
What do you like best about the leadership team?I feel like part of a team and not have the feeling they are just waiting for a mistake to be made
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They don't need any improvements.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Buying into the corporate culture
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Positions are not rated correctly compared to industry when it comes to compensation within the biopharma secror
Smithfield Foods is determined to be an ethical food industry leader that excels every day at bringing delicious and nutritious meat
We are passionate about producing good food the right way. Our business depends on the humane treatment of animals, stewardship of the environment, producing safe and high-quality food, the vitality of local communities, and creating a fair, ethical, and rewarding work environment for our people.
| Headquarter | 200 Commerce St Smithfield, VA 23430 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | smithfieldfoods.com |
| Founding Date | 1936 |
| Tel | 1(800)276-6158 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SFD |
Smithfield competitors include Cargill, Hormel Foods, and Tyson Foods. Smithfield ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Smithfield compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

356 employees at Smithfield have reviewed Smithfield across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 356 Smithfield employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Smithfield are pleased with their total compensation at Smithfield, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Smithfield are generally satisfied with their team. 356 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Smithfield are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Smithfield believe the environment at Smithfield is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Smithfield is comfortably fast. About 37% of the employees at Smithfield work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Smithfield are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Smithfield is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Smithfield employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Smithfield 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Smithfield's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Smithfield employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Smithfield’s CEO Shane Smith started in this role in 2021. Shane’s approval rate is just above average, putting Shane in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Virginia Beach, VA. Shane Smith is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Smithfield offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Shane is most liked by African American/Black employees and employees with Entry Level experience. However, Native American employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Smithfield’s competitors, Shane Smith ranks just below Tyson Foods’s CEO Donnie King. With Shane’s leadership, Smithfield employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Shane was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
The Smithfield Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Shane Smith, CTO Jeffrey Thomas, and Vice President CFO Smithfield Pork Group Brian Hennessy
Shane Smith CEO / President
Shane Smith assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer for Smithfield Foods in 2021. Based at the global... read more
Jeffrey Thomas CTO
Jeffrey Thomas serves as the CTO of Smithfield.
Brian Hennessy Vice President CFO Smithfield Pork Group
Brian Hennessy serves as the Vice President CFO Smithfield Pork Group of Smithfield.
Don Bruce CFO
Don Bruce serves as the CFO of Smithfield.
Michael Formichella Sr VP & COO
Michael Formichella serves as the Sr VP & COO of Smithfield.
Will Brunt Senior Vice President of Marketing and Chief Innovation Officer
Will Brunt serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Chief Innovation Officer of Smithfield.
Keller Watts Senior Vice President Business Development & Industrial Sales
Keller Watts serves as the Senior Vice President Business Development & Industrial Sales of Smithfield Foods. Keller... read more
Randy Dalinghaus Vice President Fresh Pork Operations
Randy Dalinghaus serves as the Vice President Fresh Pork Operations of Smithfield Foods. Randy started at Smithfield... read more
Ken Baptist Vice President of Operations
Ken Baptist serves as the Vice President of Operations of Smithfield Foods. Ken started at Smithfield Foods in January... read more
How much do people at Smithfield get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Smithfield is $128,760, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,634, or $58 per hour.
At Smithfield, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,615 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,215 annually. Average Smithfield salaries by department include: Admin at $61,057, Product at $163,224, Engineering at $140,221, and Customer Support at $68,659. Half of Smithfield salaries are above $121,634.
113 employees at Smithfield rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 337 ratings) while 110 employees at Smithfield rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 113 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Smithfield employees include job titles like Controller and HR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Smithfield employees.
Last updated 23 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Smithfield score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Smithfield in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Smithfield across various culture dimensions.
Smithfield's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Smithfield's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Smithfield applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Smithfield address?
Smithfield location is at 200 Commerce St
Who is the CEO of Smithfield?
Smithfield CEO is Shane Smith, their score by employees is 69
What is Smithfield eNPS?
The eNPS for Smithfield is 10
What is the salary for Office Manager in Smithfield?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 62k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Smithfield?
The average salaries for Legal in Smithfield is 156k