Automation Systems Analyst I
- Job ID
- 56974
- Location
- 300 South El Mira Avenue, Russellville, AR 72802, United States
- Job Category
- Automation Info Systems
- Locations
- Russellville El Mira
- Job Schedule
- Full Time
- Job Shift
- Shift Start Hours
- Shift End Hours
- Workdays
- Work Place
- On-site
- Travel Required
- N
- Travel Frequency
- Other Hiring Locations
Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.
| Primary Responsibility : This role is responsible for the support and production operations of the Warehouse Execution System (WES) and Warehouse Management System (WMS). This position will be a strong advocate for meeting service levels and maintaining high availability in the heavily automated warehouse. This includes responding to questions from the business users and handling issues as they are reported. What You’ll Do : • General production support of production automated warehouse • Ability to classify production incident criticality and priority • Work experience with JDA or Red prairie WMS is preferred • Working with the central IT / OT teams and vendors to ensure issues are properly understood and accurately assigned • Ability to translate operational problems into technical issue reporting • Maintaining an issues knowledge base with resolutions for future reference • Diagnosing and resolving data and system issues to ensure warehouse usability for the consumers of the warehouse data • Performing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly operations tasks required for the ongoing functionality of the software applications. • Some light debugging duties using SQL will be required in order to develop queries/reports of varying complexity to troubleshoot and recommend fixes to development teams • Monitoring dashboard and escalate issues where needed • Providing 24×7 operational support to all production practices on holidays and weekends. • Developing and maintain professional relationships with all online business teams • Coordinating with various teams and raise support ticket for all issues, analyze root cause and assist in efficient resolution of all production tickets • Maintaining logs of all issues and ensure resolutions according to quality assurance tests for all production processes • Acting as the support point of contact for the automation systems • Maintain effective working relationships with all functional units of the organization. • Effectively recognize and manage interpersonal communication challenges • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team including flexibility to support multiple locations when necessary • Able to work independently or as part of a team. • Issues are handled with proper professionalism and with service level agreements • Conduct and lead production support calls. • Understand and explain complex business/systems issues in appropriate format based on the target audience • Effective communication skills; verbal, non-verbal and written • Self-starter attitude with an aptitude to learn new systems and tools What Experience and Education You Need : • Bachelor’s Degree or 1 year of relevant job experience required • Diligent attention to detail is essential due to the nature work • Thorough analysis, judgment and problem solving skills • Ability to multi task and prioritize is a must • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience supporting warehouse automation software applications • BI and reporting knowledge and experience is a strong asset What Could Set You Apart : • Strong data analytical skills • Strong knowledge of the SQL • Troubleshoot network issues • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot technical problems • At least 1-year experience in supporting automated warehouse systems • Good understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain knowledge is a plus • Good understanding of networking and windows concepts • Good understanding of automation controls concepts (PLCs, scanners, conveyor controls etc.,) • Proficiency in any one scripting language • Prior software development experience is a plus Physical Requirements : • Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions • Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending • Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work • Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks • May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business • May require a visit facility operation in temperatures at or below freezing • May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds • Requires the use of various electronic tools • Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes • Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What We Offer : Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world. Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW. |
What We Offer
At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.