Plant IT Systems Director for Manufacturing Excellence

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of IT Plant Systems to lead Plant IT Systems Managers across manufacturing and warehousing.

You will standardize processes, drive continuous improvement, and establish a unified operating model for the plant IT function. The role requires strong leadership and deep manufacturing systems knowledge (MES/SCADA), plus the ability to collaborate with Operations and IT to deliver scalable, reliable solutions across the network.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Leadership: 5+ years of team management experience.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Hands-on with MES, SCADA, automation, quality, labeling, or compliance systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience leading teams supporting industrial PCs and labeling/scale/RF equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and proactive solution finding.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work across all organization levels.
• Travel: Available for up to 30% travel.
• Organizational Skills: Managing complex initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant IT Systems Managers and teams across manufacturing and warehousing.
• Establish a unified Plant IT operating model and standard processes.
• Partner with Operations and IT to deliver scalable, reliable plant technology.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management, and cybersecurity exposure management.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders for portfolio and priority governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MES

SCADA

Automation systems

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Director of IT Plant Systems to lead Plant IT Systems Managers across manufacturing and warehousing.

You will standardize processes, drive continuous improvement, and establish a unified operating model for the plant IT function. The role requires strong leadership and deep manufacturing systems knowledge (MES/SCADA), plus the ability to collaborate with Operations and IT to deliver scalable, reliable solutions across the network.