Lead IT Specialist
Location
Eagle Grove, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 17, 2026
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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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.
...