Plant IT Analyst

Smithfield Foods • Monmouth, IL

5d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Experience with manufacturing systems is required.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills; able to work independently and resolve complex issues.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
• Work Environment & Travel: Must be able to travel up to 50% based on project and plant support needs.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Work Style & Values: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a focus on fostering strong relationships and a positive work environment.
• Adaptability & Team Dynamics: Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Industrial PCs, labelers, scales RF-scanning equipment preferred.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, Automation, Quality Control or Compliance systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level