MFG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIST

Position Summary Provide assistance, knowledge and technical support to management and end-users. Work with plant and corporate teams to determine mutual Information Technology (IT) objectives. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1 st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Career Training Program (CTP) graduate in Manufacturing Information TechnologyInformation technology networking experience in a Windows environmentExperience with Wonderware SCADA systemsExperience in a manufacturing environmentBachelors degree in engineering or computer science or an associates degree with 4 years of technical experience; or equivalent work experience Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) with emphasis in Microsoft Windows 2008 Server and Microsoft SQL 2008 database management or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications in Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 2008 Server and Microsoft SQL Server 2008Ability to complete Asset Centre training and pass an audit of Programmable Logic Controller/Human-Machine Interface (PLC/HMI) databasesAbility to complete Rockwell training and certification to support Ethernet/Internet Provider (IP) networks, PLC/HMI communications, software/ firmware version control, software/firmware upgrades and license managementAbility to synthesize complex information, identify data relationships/dependencies and design workflows/proceduresStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Essential Job Functions: Follow industry and discipline developments relevant to plant operationsServe as a liaison between the plant, technical services and corporate information systems/servicesDevelop an annual budget for plant capital and expense requirementsCoordinate installation, maintenance and enhancement of personal computers, thin-clients, servers, and Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN)Document new programs and updates according to Enterprise Computing Standards (ECS) and Standard Network Application Policies and Procedures (SNAPP)Test and document disaster recovery for all plant computer platformsDevelop written procedures to ensure associates adhere to enterprise security and Information Technology policiesGenerate creative design solutions and translate concepts/information into imagesProvide support for servers, networks, industrial thin client devices, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applicationsMaintain software licenses (e.g., Rockwell, Wonderware) and provide Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) database backups via Asset CentreProvide technical guidance to improve current plant floor applicationsFollow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirementsSupport the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Food Safety SystemsAccountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation