Smart Factory Systems Engineer (Remote)(33637) - Rich Products Corporation

DescriptionRich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.PURPOSE STATEMENTAs Rich Products works to achieve its 2025 vision to become a digitally-powered, customer-obsessed, global food organization, we must fundamentally transform our businesses and focus on further advancing our digital capabilities to become an intelligent enterprise.The Smart Factory Systems Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the development, support, and integration of the key Smart Factory technologies. In this role, you will use your technical skills to develop, support and expand applications, as well as collaborate with other areas of the business to achieve strategic, company wide goals. To be successful, you must possess strong project management skills, and own a range of projects from inception through to completion.Working at Rich's, we believe in a flexible work environment. This position can be remote, with travel to our WHQ offices in Buffalo, NY or to our manufacturing facilities with the potential of up to 50% travel to support project requirements within the US.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES* Manage and own critical Smart Factory application supporting plant operations, including application support, development of additional features, and support of application expansion.* Implement key Smart Factory technologies through hands on configuration/development and integration with IT systems, and supporting execution of Smart Factory projects.* Collaborate effectively with a wide range of business and technical stakeholders at all levels (i.e. Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, Digital Risk Mgmt.) to ensure design and implementation of secure Smart Factory technologies aligning with Enterprise Strategy, adhering to standards and best practices, while maintaining credibility and serving as a trusted adviser.* Support activities of internal and external system integrators, developers, and PLC programmers to ensure productivity, proper direction, and adherence to standards for project related activities.* Ability to manage vendor relationships, driving project execution, accountability for deliverables, adherence to quality, and meeting targeted business objectives.* Lead activities of system integrators, (on shore and offshore) developers, and PLC programmers to ensure productivity, proper direction, and adherence to standards for project related activities.* Develops and executes high level testing plans for integration and system testing in order to identify potential defects and minimize problems within the application after it is implemented; coordinates and supervises testing activities.* Writing functional and/or technical specifications related to system requirements or change / enhancements.* Clearly communicates business and technical concepts, including the use of context diagrams, development of application support documentation, and use of tools to communicate effectively.* May be responsible for daily support/maintenance of newly implemented Smart Factory systemsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCERequired* Experience developing in the following: .Net, MVC, C#, Angular, TypeScript, Azure (ADF, WebApp), (Bootstrap, jQuery and AJAX preferred), Azure SQL Server* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, MIS, CS or related field, or demonstrated relevant experience.* Minimum 5 years experience in application development, and/or system integration.* Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception to completion, including external vendor management, following Waterfall and/or Agile management methodologies ensuring completion to meet targeted business objectives.* Strong cross-cultural agility, business acumen, and strong leadership/ influencing skills - proven track record of acting as a valued partner to senior leadership.* In depth and broad knowledge of computing technologies, PC, applications, networks and other related systems.* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to technologists.Preferred* Experience in Manufacturing Operations.* Understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at the enterprise level.* Experience with implementing smart manufacturing, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 technologies.* Demonstrated leadership; proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary talent teams in new endeavors and delivering solutions.Ideal candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following* Passion for innovation, learning new technology, and willingness to take risks.* Experience with defining enterprise-wide Smart Factory solutions based on loosely defined requirements. Strategy setting and future visioning could be a significant component of this position.#CORP123#LI-NT1Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at asc@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo-policy-statement