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IT Technical Engineer - Hog Production (Remote Opportunity)

Job Locations: US-VA-Smithfield US-IL-Lisle US-MO-Kansas City Your Opportunity:

Are you an Information Technology professional looking for a fast-paced, challenging and transformational environment, where you can make a difference? Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, is looking for you! Our Information Technology team is searching for focused and driven candidates who are excited about communicating new ideas and delivering first-class technical solutions to meet the demands of a growing business. Our team is growing and expanding opportunities in all areas. We foster a culture based on core values that include Respect, Accountability, Gratitude and Communication. We invite an individual’s creativity; we are good stewards of our environment and the communities in which we live. Join us, good is what we do!

The IT Technical Engineer for Smithfield Hog Production Systems– Is responsible for the full life cycle management of Smithfield’s applications, from strategic planning to tactical execution; specifying requirements for current and future products; leading ideation, technical development, and launch of new enhancements; establishing a shared vision with business unit stakeholders by building consensus on priorities and product execution; managing projects. S/he is an advocate of continuous improvements and industry recognized best practices. The position plays a vital role with both financial and operational processes, providing high quality solutions into production environments. A great candidate will drive business best practices and standardization across the organization to best serve the company.

Core Responsibilities:

Utilize project management skills to ensure work streams are properly identified and prioritized, resources utilized, timelines met, and consistent status updates provided.
Liaison to the Business, Functional IT and related business vendor/partner groups regarding support, acquisition implementations, system enhancements upgrades and road mapping.
Understands the existing and emerging technologies in time keeping.
Drive the business processes, identify automation, improvements, and drive efficiency. Identify efficiencies, recommend innovative, design, and implement solutions.
Provide direction on application maintenance, troubleshooting and support including corrections for production issues, recommendations for improvement and coordination with other IT Support groups for problem resolution.
Provide guidance to our service partners and 3rd party vendors to ensure fixes and enhancements align with best practices
Create test scripts and guide system and user acceptance testing
Troubleshoot any reported system issues including but not limited to system not responding, configuration changes required to updated or changed policies, etc.

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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in business, computer information systems, management information systems computer science or related field from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Minimum of 6+ years’ experience with business application software support, required.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills required.
Ability to think creatively to effectively solve business puzzles.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Provide guidance/oversight to our service partners and technical expertise in key areas such as ERP systems and support applications.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may act as a lead by providing training and guidance to others. This position is also responsible for providing oversight and mangement of our third party Service Providers.

Careers and Benefits:

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods:

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO/AA 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.