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Director, IT Plant Systems
Smithfield Foods. Lead Plant IT Systems Managers and their teams supporting technology across manufacturing and warehousing operations .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading Plant IT operations, establishing consistent IT processes, and enhancing manufacturing performance through technology and data-driven insights. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and build strategic partnerships with manufacturing leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Team ManagementManufacturing Systems ExperienceCritical ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Abilities
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Automation SystemsQuality Control SystemsLabeling SystemsCompliance SystemsIndustrial PC TroubleshootingRF Scanning Equipment SupportData AnalysisService Metrics Improvement
Soft Skills
Decision-MakingAnalytical Problem-SolvingApproachable Work StyleTeam-OrientedCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Plant ITManufacturing OperationsTechnology InitiativesCybersecuritySupply Chain
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Plant IT Systems Managers and their teams supporting technology across manufacturing and warehousing operations
- Establish a consistent Plant IT operating model across the manufacturing network
- Serve as strategic IT partner to Manufacturing leadership
- Build relationships with Plant Managers and leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop Plant IT Systems Managers
- Establish accountability for site coverage, escalation, performance, talent development, and service delivery
- Build IT presence in plants through regular plant visits, operational reviews, and frontline engagement
- Ensure IT teams understand production processes
- Establish accountability for plant IT availability and resilience
- Eliminate recurring issues, address root causes, and minimize disruption
- Lead technology initiatives from planning and readiness through deployment, stabilization, adoption, and transition to support
- Govern and prioritize plant technology demand with Manufacturing and IT leaders
- Establish common Plant IT processes, standards, documentation, escalation practices, support models, and deployment
- Coordinate among Plant Operations, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Technology, and Supply Chain
- Maintain visibility into plant technology assets, dependencies, lifecycle risks, obsolescence, supportability, and cybersecurity exposure
- Identify opportunities to improve plant performance through technology, process simplification, digital capabilities, and data
- Improve Plant IT performance using service metrics, production-impact analysis, and recurring issue trends
- Provide outcome-oriented visibility to Manufacturing and IT leadership
- Build a high-performing Plant IT organization through coaching, career development, succession planning, and accountability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
- 5+ years of experience in team management/development required
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing systems, including MES, SCADA, automation, quality control, labeling, or compliance systems
- Experience leading teams that support and troubleshoot industrial PCs, labelers, scales, and RF scanning equipment
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work across all levels and cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Strong organizational abilities and experience managing complex initiatives
- Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented work style
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Package Available
- Equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities