Career Foundation Program Associate - Information Technology

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As a Career Foundation Program Associate – IT Business Analyst, you will gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of business and technology. This is your chance to collaborate with Corporate and Field functions, as well as IT leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions, improve processes, and support enterprise‑wide initiatives. You’ll build strong partnerships across business and technical teams while helping Smithfield maximize its investment in technology.

• Business Analysis & IT Support
  • Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements and system process flows
  • Translate business needs into functional IT specifications for manufacturing and engineering projects
  • Review current business processes to identify automation opportunities and efficiency improvements
  • Recommend innovative uses of existing software functionality to reduce manual effort
• System Implementation & Maintenance
  • Assist in the functional configuration, modification, and testing of designated systems
  • Support the design, testing, and implementation of changes, enhancements, and upgrades
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing applications and interfaces, proposing fixes as appropriate
  • Help prioritize system issues and maintain systems to support evolving business needs
• Collaboration & Deployment
  • Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering, IT Plant Systems, Finance, HR, etc. and other IT teams
  • Assist implementation teams in deploying new systems and operational processes
  • Develop and support training materials for end‑users and management during deployments
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, and Security teams to plan site infrastructure for new equipment and processes
  • Travel to implementation sites, as needed, to assist with deployment and training
• Innovation & Continuous Learning
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of new technology and innovation in the Manufacturing and Automation space
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, including onboarding acquisitions, cost‑saving projects, and system standardization efforts

This position is part of Smithfield’s Career Foundation Program (CFP), a training program designed to provide recent college graduates with an opportunity to explore career options through function‑specific rotations. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented toward a different part of the Company’s operations. CFP Associates in the IT Business Analyst track will learn how technology enables operational success in Manufacturing while supporting projects that impact efficiency, cost savings, and system improvements.

Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor, and program manager, will provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the program. The program is 18 to 24 months, depending on the rotational track. CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department, assume leadership roles for certain projects, and deliver high‑level results that exceed expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year…