Lead IT Specialist

The Lead IT Specialist is the primary on-site contact for all IT systems supporting our pork-processing facility. You will supervise the local IT team, coordinate with Corporate IT, and ensure the reliable operation of production-critical technologies. (weighing, labeling, traceability, stun, QA, shipping, maintenance, PCs, printers, and core network infrastructure).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Oversight

– Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and design shift schedules that maximize coverage while controlling overtime.

– Mentor, coach, and train IT Specialists; document and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

– Participate in recruiting and onboarding to build a cohesive, high-performance team.

• Systems Support & Improvement

– Coordinate implementation of new technologies and plant start-ups with Corporate IT.

– Lead root-cause investigations for IT incidents and drive preventive actions.
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