Manufacturing Systems Analyst

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support for all information and manufacturing system operations activities (multi-shift), including computer and network operations, troubleshooting, data control and security, documentation, software version control, change control, backup and recovery, and system performance.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to support supply chain applications, process control, scaling and labeling, desktop computing, and network systems.
• Understand hardware, software, and applications from a user perspective to ensure proper problem resolution.
• Monitor system performance and perform system checks.
• Enforce procedures established for system use.
• Enforce Corporate Manufacturing Systems administrator standards, LAN administration, change management, asset management, technical standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Audit and report facility non-compliance and remediation plans.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve reported computer system problems.
• Monitor and respond to technical hardware and software issues.
• Assist with implementing hardware, software, and application changes and additions.
• Ensure users operate systems properly to maintain data integrity, security, and recoverability.
• Support Corporate Manufacturing Systems in project management, network support, and application support.
• Participate in Manufacturing Systems problem reporting, project planning, and corporate communication sessions.
• Code, test, configure, and document programs and systems from detailed specifications using systems development methodology and structured programming practices.
• Support Team Management and Quality Improvement processes through demonstrated commitment to concepts and tools such as team building, zero defects, measurement, goal setting, and process models.
• Work as a team member in the development, enhancement, and support of applications that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Maintain technical proficiency by training and applying current techniques in developing and maintaining systems.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Technology, or Business Management plus 2–5 years of related work experience.
• In the absence of an Associate’s degree, require a minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Require experience or education in: Microprocessor-based equipment, Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems, Voice and data systems, Network Administration (Microsoft), Database Administration.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Occasional movement to other offices or buildings and support in facilities during site deployment.
• Movement throughout plants and facilities to deploy, monitor, and support manufacturing systems equipment.
• Movement to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Office environment with open-partitioned, cubicle layout.
• Exposure to wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from 28°F to 100°F, including ambient and 100% humidity conditions.
• Handling products with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 50°F.
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Exposure to chemicals commonly found in poultry, food, and processing plants.