Career Foundation Program Associate - Business Technology & Applications
About the role
When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.
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.
Responsibilities
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