MES System Administrator

Magna International•Duncan, SC

19d

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring that MES related services and procedures are implemented, maintained and properly executed. This includes a good understanding of production processes, IT infrastructure, as well as a close collaboration with other departments. Support is also required after hours.

Requirements

College diploma or university graduation, and a minimum of 5 years in the related field.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Positive, proactive, energetic, and professional.
Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking ability.
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Able to handle confidential data discreetly.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot system issues, evaluate change requests, and conduct root cause analysis.
Previous experience with the InSequence MES system.
Experience with supporting a Microsoft Active Directory environment (user accounts, file shares, permissions, group memberships, login scripts, batch script processing, etc.).
Experience with supporting smartphone/tablet integration to corporate messaging services (including iPhone/iPad, Android phone/tablet).
Experience with coordinating global teleconference/web conference/online collaboration meetings, using tools such as Teams.
Experience with ERP systems and their integration with MES.
Experience with SQL and database management.
Experience with RF guns and warehouse management systems.
Software licensing, installation and configuration for all systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.
Demonstrated basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and other current techniques related to manufacturing.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions that affect assigned projects.
Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to communicate with other functional areas both internally and externally for successful completion of projects.
Ability to provide 24 x 7 support.
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
Must maintain proper vision requirements
Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.
Must have a current and valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Previous technical experience in the following areas are positives: LAN/WAN, Secure Wireless LAN, IT/OT Security, Office365, Messaging, Linux/Windows Operations Systems, VoIP, VMWare, NetApp storage, Azure/AWS, managed disk encryption.
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT technologies.

Responsibilities

Create procedures and documentation for various systems.
Maintain clear and accurate records of MES systems, configurations, and network topologies.
Review and ensure all documents, reports, and communications are accurate, complete, and well-organized.
Support, coordinate, and administer the implementation of InSequence MES processes and functions to enable production accuracy and success.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for the InSequence MES applications to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Maintain data integrity and security within the InSequence MES applications.
Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance InSequence MES capabilities and manufacturing processes.
Installation and configuration of the MES solution (incl. infrastructure, database, archiving, etc.).
Troubleshoot problems reported by users through email, phone call, face-to-face, and the Matrix42 helpdesk system.
Treat fellow employees with dignity, trust and respect.
Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements.