Job Summary

Canteen, the largest unattended retail foodservice company in the country is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Project Manager to join their team in Charlotte, NC.

The Manufacturing Technical Project Manager is responsible for acquiring business requirements, determining fit/gaps with candidate manufacturing business and operational solutions, managing project initiation and execution. Initially, this will entail a project leadership role leading an effort in partnership with the business team to configure and implement a new Manufacturing ERP and Production System solutions. This role, if successful, would transition into ongoing technology (functional) product ownership of the solutions post-deployment.

Job Responsibilities

• Function as main liaison between business, vendor and technical team
• Develop, scope, and define backlog items that guide the product team.
• Draft requirements and specifications documentation, complete to signoff, configure and test solution and validate deliverables to specifications
• Manage and coordinate business change activities effectively (including vendor involvement, specification of technical requirements, testing and support)
• Write and execute functional test scripts and coordinate with other analysts for system integration testing
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• At least 3-5 years of experience in product ownership or manufacturing systems role supporting Manufacturing ERP and/or Manufacturing Production Solutions.
• A solid track record of the following are a must:
• On time development of user stories, application requirements, and/or process flow diagrams
• Planning, designing and implementing efficient Manufacturing systems to support organizational functions following Agile methodology
• UI mockups used to clarify detailed requirements
• Use of various requirements elicitation techniques, such as end user interviews, job shadowing, brainstorming, business process analysis and process flow documentation, facilitation
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Creative problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve systems issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments
• Managing conflicting priorities and gaining consensus across multiple user groups
• Committed and enthusiastic approach to supporting business customers and end users.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Special Skills/and or Training Desired

• Experience in systems used for food and beverage manufacturing (preferred)
• Training in Project Management (preferred)
• Knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle process
• Knowledge of ISA-95, Industry 4.0, or other Manufacturing Models