Manufacturing Systems Automation Analyst

H P Hood • Lynnfield, MA

90d • $107,000 - $120,700

About The Position

The Manufacturing Systems SCADA Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and supporting manufacturing technology solutions across all of Hood's manufacturing locations. These solutions will focus primarily on connecting shop floor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. By working in partnership with the business to understand requirements, challenges and opportunities this role will enable solutions that meet established business objectives while working to standardize the applications and toolsets in use across Hood's manufacturing landscape. This role is part of the Manufacturing Systems Team and will work collaboratively with the Plant Engineering, Continuous Improvement, IT and other business teams to ensure effective, and efficient experiences and outcomes. HP Hood LLC has many manufacturing locations in the United States that operate 24x7x365. The Manufacturing Systems Analyst will required to frequently travel to one of these locations and will need to be readily available to provide critical support and services to the HP Hood LLC business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Industrial Engineering or related field, preferred or relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Level 2 (SCADA) and Level 3 (MES) systems is required.
• Experience working for a CPG company required (food or beverage company preferred).
• Direct, hands on MES implementation experience including integration with Level 4 (ERP) systems.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View implementations.
• Experience working on GS1 labeling initiatives preferred.
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition preferred.
• Experience with SAP DMC/MII very desirable.
• Experience working with Operations and Engineering staff to build out and document requirements for SCADA and MES applications.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to developing a long-term, cross-plant manufacturing systems technology strategy including standardization of toolsets and applications where appropriate.
• Researches Level 2 (SCADA) and Level 3 (MES) systems to provide recommendations to the business on solutions to their business requirements and objectives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GS1 labeling for pallets and cases.
• Works with the IT team to develop an effective and efficient approach to integration between shop floor manufacturing systems and business systems (particularly SAP).
• Works in partnership with Operations teams, Continuous Improvement team and others to bring forth and document user and functional requirements for manufacturing systems opportunities within Hood's manufacturing landscape.
• Works collaboratively with plant engineers and operations teams to develop project proposals to determine functional and technical scope, time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects.
• Works to ensure that concerns regarding change management, legal, security, technical infrastructure and systems integration are considered for all Manufacturing Systems projects.
• Works on creation and evolution of business continuity plans for manufacturing systems.
• Assists with the relationship with manufacturing systems vendors - including vendor selection, contract negotiation, budgeting and license management.
• Other responsibilities and duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• 401k matches
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing development
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree