Plant IT Systems Director - Digital Operations Leader

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of IT Plant Systems to lead Plant IT Systems Managers and their teams across manufacturing and warehousing operations.

The role drives standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence by delivering scalable, high-quality technology solutions. You will partner with Operations and IT executives, oversee site readiness, governance, risk management, and a one-model approach across the network while mentoring managers and building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Hands-on manufacturing systems experience (MES/SCADA/etc.).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant IT Systems Managers and teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to align IT programs.
• Ensure standardization of Plant IT processes and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement and site readiness for deployments.
• Manage service delivery and risk across plants.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration & Communication

Problem-Solving & Analysis

Organizational Skills

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years experience

Tools

MES

SCADA

Automation systems

Quality control systems

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of IT Plant Systems to lead Plant IT Systems Managers and their teams across manufacturing and warehousing operations.

The role drives standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence by delivering scalable, high-quality technology solutions. You will partner with Operations and IT executives, oversee site readiness, governance, risk management, and a one-model approach across the network while mentoring managers and building a