Programmer Analyst 1 - Manufacturing
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:The Programmer Analyst 1 role is to design, develop, test, analyze, implement, support, and maintain new and existing software applications and packaged software based on business requirements involving the various systems utilized at Foster Farms to support the assigned areas. Competencies include hands on experience designing, developing, documenting, delivering, and supporting programs in multiple programming languages, developing complex software programs, and handling multiple assignments. This is a technical position and will be required to provide resolution to complex technical and business related software application and configuration issues. This includes analytical, evaluation, and programming skills including the ability to design, configure and program complex business solutions.
Duties will include: maintenance and support of
Manufacturing Systems, including user engagement, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Leverage experience with software development and with SQL database management to correct system bugs, make system improvements, and create new system applications. Develop and grow knowledge of Foster Farms manufacturing processes and SAP/MII software capabilities to improve the system design which leverages standard SAP modules of Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI), Repetitive Manufacturing, Product Costing, Quality Management, Plant Maintenance, and Materials Management areas including Inventory Management and Batch Management. Design, create new, and improve/enhance existing MII manufacturing applications leveraging HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, and XSL programming capabilities. Coordinate changes with other manufacturing systems analysts and developers. Provide comprehensive technical, user, testing, design, master data, troubleshooting, and functional documentation. Interact with all levels of manufacturing, operations, accounting, quality control, plant maintenance, and product management user groups obtaining thorough business process expertise and in providing support to users of manufacturing systems. Provide training and guidance to internal users to promote the optimal use of the MI-AMX manufacturing system.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:Provide end user support regarding all aspects of manufacturing systems. Communicate with users to understand issues, urgency, and impact to business. Perform root cause analysis and resolve issues. Assess issue for continuous improvement opportunities including enhancements to system design; improvement to user, troubleshooting or service center documentation; and/or improvement to business processes.
Complete requirements analysis, design, configuration, development, programming, testing, documentation, and communications for system bugs, enhancements, or new applications.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
MINIMUM requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or engineering.
At least 3 years total information technology experience.
Experience in software design, development, configuration, and programming including basic experience using one or more of SAP ABAP, SAP MII, MS SQL, C, C, C.Net, ProC, Visual Basic (VB), VB.NET, Java, PL/SQL, Socket Programming, Shell Scripts or Perl.
Must be highly self-motivated and driven – must be capable and willing to learn complex systems.
Must possess excellent critical thinking skills and be capable of identifying creative solutions to process/system issues.
Must be capable of working to a structured work plan with aggressive milestones and have strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and critical thinking ability.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have reliable transportation
Musthave/the abilityto obtain CA drivers license
Must be able to travel over night occasionally
Must be able to have consistent attendance in the Livingston, or other assigned Foster Farms’ Office
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to drive to various company and vendor locations
Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time
Must be able to deal with periodic high stress situations
Must be able to stay calm and focused when dealing with difficult issues.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.
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