Plant IT Analyst

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Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

What You'll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Plant IT Analyst , you will lead the implementation and support of technology solutions that drive efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing plants and warehouses. You will serve as a key liaison between plant operations and IT, translating business needs into functional requirements and delivering high-quality systems that support daily production and long-term innovation. This role blends technical knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and project leadership to ensure our technology solutions align with operational goals.

What You'll Do

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of duties and skills required.

• Act as a Liaison : Bridge communication between Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Implement & Improve Systems : Lead or support the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of system enhancements and upgrades.
• Optimize Business Processes : Partner with Plant Operations to identify automation opportunities and recommend innovative uses of existing technologies.
• Support System Deployments : Assist with implementing new systems and processes, including developing contingency plans and providing training.
• Mentor Junior Analysts : Support IT Leadership in coaching and developing Junior IT Plant Analysts.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues : Prioritize and resolve technical issues across manufacturing systems and interfaces.
• Maintain & Enhance Systems : Continuously update and improve systems to support evolving business needs.
• Support Hardware & Infrastructure : Lead support for plant equipment such as industrial PCs, scanners, scales, and wireless access points.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Work with Architecture, Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure readiness for new technologies and equipment.
• Track & Document Assets : Maintain accurate IT equipment inventories and update the knowledge base with resolved issues and best practices.

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.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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