Provide IT coordination, leadership and support to the plant team in the pursuit of exceeding internal/external customer expectations; to deliver and support best-in-class, value-added business systems and processes, and to maximize cost reduction/avoidance opportunities utilizing IT.
Main Responsibilities
- Management of IT Department to keep focus on Customer Service and innovation.
- Research and Implement new Technology solutions to achieve better internal and external customer outcomes.
- Drive Continuous Improvement within the IT department.
- Set and Control Departmental Budget to meet established targets.
- Lead Cross Functional Projects which align to the IT Strategic Plan.
- Develop Staff to ensure cross training and developmental growth.
- Main Point of Contact for ERP (Plex) & MES Systems.
- Implement and enhance Plex Modules in the organization.
- Responsible for the daily operations of computer systems including system administration, security, process adherence and documentation, equipment installation and system backups.
- Establishes processes and systems to achieve operating goals and key performance metrics.
- Actively participate in 8D process to improve operations.
- Develops and Supports MES systems (KMES & Ignition)
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1.5 or more years of experience working in IT operations.
- Experience with Plex
- C#
- Webservices
- Python
- SQL
- Plex
- VisionPlex
- PowerBi
- EDI
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Kubernetes
- VMware
- Networking
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and motivate employees.
- Flexibility to work other shifts as needed to meet requirements
Kendrick Plastics is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of interior decorative trim components and assemblies to the automotive industry. We are a customer-centric, high-integrity team working to continually improve and grow our organization. We design, engineer, and manufacture world-class products by uniquely blending innovation with discipline. Kendrick strives to continually be the first choice for our customers.
We are a passionate seasoned team of design, engineering, and manufacturing experts. Beyond our technical profiles, you’ll find a group of hard-working professionals that know great success is achieved when teams are rooted in trust and collaboration. We believe when team members are encouraged to be authentic, they offer their best ideas. This combination of industry experience and our continuous drive for innovation defines the Kendrick team.