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Serta Simmons Bedding Sr. Manager, Industrial Control Systems and Manufacturing Applications in Doraville, Georgia
Sr. Manager, Industrial Control Systems and Manufacturing Applications
Req ID: 5084
Job Category: Business Excellence
Location:
Doraville, GA, US, 30360
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for developing, updating, and implementing industrial controls systems and applications for enterprise use. These responsibilities include creating and managing obsolescence strategies for Control Layer hardware, Windows based systems, and code repositories. The candidate must be able to apply customer analysis to create applications that respond to customer needs and provide innovative solutions to common problems. The Sr. Manager, Industrial Control Systems and Manufacturing Applications, works closely with or manages internal project teams as well as all 3rd party contractors to support activities, project work and system upkeep. Responsibilities include maintaining existing software as well as leading new developments, perform application debugging, testing, code improvement and re-designing tasks. The Sr. Manager, Industrial Control Systems and Manufacturing Applications, is also responsible for 2nd level internal support for current systems. These current systems include Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Solutions, Historian, AssetCentre, FactoryTalk SCADA, Ignition, Controls layer/OT solutions, Web 3.0/ETH, Industry 4.0, MES, PreActor/Auto-Scheduling Solutions, Mendix/Other Low Code applications, ERP, Passive Data Collection, RFID, OpsCenter, and any other system(s) that may be introduced into the SSB Eco-System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively maintain new and existing technologies in the plant manufacturing environment
Local machines, OT Networking communications, Redundant systems
Ladder Logic based control systems and PAx
SCADA and other Visualization technology
IoT, MQTT, SparkPlug B, NodeRed, Ignition, HiveMQ,
SQL, Historian, and other Server based solutions
RFID, RuBee, Information Tagging
Manage and prioritize new initiative development and deployment priorities
Monitoring existing systems and recommending improvements by integrating new technologies
What You'll Do Cont'd:
Work with plant teams to support new initiatives with existing or new technologies and provide training
Coordinate effectively between Plant Leaders and 3rd party vendor relationships
Coordinating with customers to design and provide upgrade to systems
Administering engineering activities of projects right from conceptualization to implementation Work with other IT disciplines to maintain a stable plant technology platform
Maintain 2nd level support Contractors for daily operations and business continuity
Extensive experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java), Relational or noSQL database technology, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
Experience in effective data modeling with both Relational and NoSQL databases
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in applicable Engineering discipline or Business Degree with focus on Information Technology. Ability to travel as needed, 50-75%. A willingness to work in the field hands-on as needed.
10 Years in advanced manufacturing environments, this should include:
4-6 years minimum - Automation / Robotic environment, Ladder Logic, Pax
2-4 years minimum – Designing and implementing electrical panels for control solutions
2 years minimum - Edge Technology experience, APIs,
Knowledge of common web development languages (e.g., HTML, Java, PHP, JSP, ASP.Net, Python, AJAX.)
Knowledge of Data Storage Containers
Workflow management systems
Inventory Management & Warehouse management systems
SQL and other Database systems
ERP
Visualization/Digital Factory Tools
Data Recovery
RedLion – Data aggregator/Digestor functionality
Vorne/SCADA
What You'll Bring Cont'd:
The Ideal Candidate possess the following attributes:
Manufacturing experience must include 4-6 years developing Ladder-Logic based systems at enterprise scale
Motion control for robotics and drives
Relevant engineering or development experience and strong problem-solving skills
Possessing knowledge of software and coding skills
Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication
Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis in highly demanding environments
Experience with version control system
Experience in designing systems for High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security
Exposure to developing technical roadmaps including work estimation, refactoring and modernizing legacy systems
Basic understanding of current Information Security protocols
Demonstrating project management abilities and leadership traits
Developing strong quantitative skills
Collaborating across interdisciplinary/Cross-Functional teams
Experience collaborating with Infrastructure Support teams and coordinating efforts to maximize results
Adaptive to emerging/Edge technologies with a focus on quick time to market solutions that maximize value for investment without specializing in one ecosystem
Merging legacy technologies with Edge solutions incrementally to increase adoption
Passive monitoring and quantifying utilization of existing software solutions prior to intensive investments in new technology solutions
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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