Manufacturing Systems Principal Analyst

Position Summary We are currently seeking a highly qualified Manufacturing Systems Principal Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting upgrading our Manufacturing Execution Systems and plan manufacturing processes. Responsibilities Manage configuration and software development for Manufacturing Execution Systems/Plant Maintenance Systems, their interfaces and business capabilities across all Altria plants Understand and capture process requirements, match against platform capabilities, develop appropriate solutions focusing on simplification and standardization of technology and process across business operations Lead external development teams and peer resources to accomplish agile based release of manufacturing capabilities Enable quick onboarding of new product manufacturing into standard manufacturing applications/platforms Develop reporting and analytics for manufacturing in coordination with other analytics resources within the company Qualifications B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited college/university Proven experience in software development and or implementation Proven experience implementing or leading the implementation of MES, MOM, batch control and tracking and other manufacturing applications Experience in all project phases including requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation Experience with an object-oriented programming language and SQL Familiarity with key manufacturing metrics and reporting systems Experience with Application Programming Interface development Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly Must have experience successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment Must have solid verbal and written communication skills Must be willing to work onsite in a plant environment Nice to Have Experience with C# .NET & MS SQL Server Experience with design and development of interfaces with business systems (ERP, WMS, etc.) Experience with Rockwell PLC/HMI, ThinManager ThinClient, Kepware OPC, etc. Experience with SCADA systems, Barcode scanners, RFID, Machine vision MES platform experience (Parsec TrakSYS, etc.) Total Rewards Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave Employee Recognition Awards Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altria Group