The PositionResponsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus, Standards "Gatekeeper".
RelationshipsReports to Manager.
Essential Functions- Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives
- Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers
- Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management
- Gather information about stakeholders' needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals
- Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements
- Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies
- Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems
- Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
- Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
- Lead & manage large projects that involve specified application solutions
- Develop & maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans
- Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
- Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications
- Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
- Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
- Implement effective Change Management
- Support Corporate, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
- In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems, may consider an Associate's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of ten (10) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
- Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA required
- Organization/Planning: Organization/Planning: Proven expertise, (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion required
- Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLean / Six Sigma methodologies a required
