Americold Logistics, LLC. · 9 hours ago
Automation Architect II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $169K/yrAmericold Logistics, LLC. is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, dedicated to ensuring food safety and accessibility. The Automation Architect II will lead the development and governance of automation processes and architecture, collaborating with teams to implement sustainable automated solutions and ensuring project deliverables meet business requirements.
LogisticsRetail TechnologySupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Design solutions related to warehouse conveyor/execution systems and warehouse management systems. Interface with EDI, Web, and Data Warehouse applications
Lead the creation and evolution of the automation architecture. Lead and facilitate the creation and implementation of automation governance practices and other automation tools
Prepare detailed functional requirements for software development
Maintains software design principles to guide and govern how application solutions will be designed, integrated and implemented to lower costs and improve application maintainability, flexibility, scalability, robustness, performance, and ability to troubleshoot
Follow established procedures for the design, coding, and testing of new software
Monitor performance of new applications
Provide guidance to business and development teams on which tools, practices frameworks and libraries to use for automation systems development
Analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements to derive the automation architecture future state
Produce thorough test plans and any specific test and load test conditions that must be met for all sites affected by software alterations. Perform UAT on software to ensure changes function for all sites. Supply knowledge and/or training as applicable to roll-out changes across applicable sites
Assign and direct work. Monitor adherence to performance standards
Prepare time estimates for a project and detailed time estimate for each program within the project
Apply Americold Project Management Methodology for successful implementation of IT Solutions in all projects ranging from new business launches to support of current business processes
Work closely with the internal/external customer responsible to perform any tasks required as related to critical software and/or process alterations – such as: solution design, software and process testing, systems configuration, process and information flow documentation maintenance, performing of UAT’s, coordination of information distribution to site, etc…
Generation and compilation of corrective action documents, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues and follow through to deployment of solution
Maintain detailed knowledge of where and how assigned disciplines are utilized across the organization. Close working relationship with the sites to create and maintain a cohesive and connected business system to support the needs of the business
Perform majority of level two support on critical applications within the Americold organization, escalating as required
Other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience with implementing, configuring and maintaining enterprise software applications functionality such as WES/WCS, WMS, Distribution, Transportation, and Labor Management
Experience in JDA platforms/languages, MOCA, Java, etc. is a benefit
Experience in PLC technologies like Rockwell, Siemens, etc. is a benefit
Relevant programming experience preferred
Familiarity with XML and other integration platforms
Needs to be a first-class problem solver – Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
Able to boil complex problems down to their constituent elements, and then formulate and evaluate a range of alternative solutions
Must have excellent conceptual design skills – an instinctive feel for which solutions ‘fit' and which need rethinking
Knowledge of transportation and warehouse industries
Demonstrated planning, task organizing and execution skills
Strong communications skills (written/verbal), with emphasis on demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts between business and technical groups
Experience and/or knowledge of FMEA, ITIL, COBIT, ISO, and Project Management Methodologies
Project management experience
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to work in team-oriented environment
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
This position requires travel 50 - 75% of the time
May require a visit facility operations 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
Preferred
JDA WMS and WLM are a benefit
Experience in JDA platforms/languages, MOCA, Java, etc. is a benefit
Experience in PLC technologies like Rockwell, Siemens, etc. is a benefit
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
STD/LTD coverage
401(k) with Company match
FSA
Life insurance
EAP
Paid time off
Company
Americold Logistics, LLC.
Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-08-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Harron
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
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