IT Plant Systems Manager - Smithfield Foods : Job Details

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The Manager, Plant IT Systems leads one of Smithfield's Plant Systems regional teams in implementing and supporting technology solutions for the Company's manufacturing operations and warehousing. This leader will be a strong advocate of continuous improvement, industry-recognized best practices, and standardization across the organization with a strong focus on leading and guiding the team to provide high-quality technology solutions in support of daily production and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives for our plants and warehouses.

The Manager, Plant IT Systems is responsible for managing a team of direct reports. It is critical this leader has a solid understanding of process manufacturing operations and must build trusted relationships with Plant Management, and fellow IT Leaders.

• Leads a team which serves as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and IT.

• Manages and guides the team in translating business needs into IT requirements for Manufacturing and Engineering projects, Plant cost-saving initiatives, onboarding of new acquisitions to Smithfield systems, requests for new technology and network-connected equipment, system enhancements and upgrades.

• Drives technology and business process innovation for our plants and warehouses to enable front line competitive position and manages a portfolio of services to address business needs within our plants.

• Leads reviews of current business processes to determine where automation/improvements will drive efficiency.

• Recommends innovative uses of existing software functionality to reduce manual effort and maximizes the return on our investment in technology.

• Provides user and management training before, during, and after system deployments.

• Develops and sustain effective Plant Systems management and staffing plans to deliver on objectives.

• Travels to implementation sites, when appropriate, to assist in the on-site deployment and training.

• Works with key stakeholders to classify manufacturing applications and integration points to guide security, support, and business continuity priority.

• Develops and maintain a working knowledge of new technology and bring innovation ideas forward

• Keeps accurate inventories of systems and IT equipment, and update our knowledge base of problem resolutions

• Assists the Applications, Infrastructure, IT Security & Vendor Management organizations to drive continuous improvement in internal andthird-partysupport relationships.

• Managesand reducesrisk.

• Assists in the prioritization ofIT requests, ensuring team is working on the highest priority, highest return projects for the Smithfield organization.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in IT, Computer Science, or a related STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

• Manufacturing systems experience, required.

• Experience leading teams that troubleshoot and maintain Industrial PCs, labelers, scales, or RF-scanning equipment required.

• Experience with MES, SCADA, Industrial Automation, Quality Control, Labeling, or Compliance systems, required.

• Effective critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Self-directed with effective analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively at all levels across the organization.

• Must be able to travel up to 30%, dependent on projects and plant support needs.

• Excellent organizational skills required.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Perform the following: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Lead in the coaching, development, and training of IT Plant Analyst team members.

• Understands,demonstrates,and guides others to exhibitSmithfield's core competencies.

• Creates career path maps for employees on the team.

• Actively solicits continuous improvement feedback on efforts and employee relationships.

• Fosters a diverse andrespected team within the organization

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Relocation Package Available

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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.

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