Version 1.0 Date: September 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
JOB FAMILY
REPORTING LINE(S)
LOCATION
IT ENGINEER Japan
IS&S
reports directly to Asia IS&S Regional Manager and will receive daily administrative instruction from country manager or one of his/her deputies.
TOKYO
MISSION
The IT Engineer Japan is responsible for providing day to day operational IS&S support to Tokyo office and Kitakyushu plant for both the business and End Users.
Key responsibility areas are as follows:
Coordinate and process all local business and operating issues relating to local site IS&S
Serve as the main point of contact between IS&S and other local departments
Act as the primary local liaison with IS&S with corporate, regional and sister plants
Work with plant teams to provide necessary support for Manufacturing Systems
Work with regional team to provide necessary support for other system if needed
The IT Engineer must adhere to corporate IS&S standards while planning, organizing and coordinating the information systems of the facility to ensure standardization throughout the organization. Work is performed in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints. Unusual hours may be required on an occasional basis. This is a salaried, exempt position.
TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES
Support/maintain all office/plant computers and communications hardware to ensure maximum reliability of company information systems.
Operate on a daily basis all IT related maintenance operations such as backups, inventory, installation of new equipment, new applications, etc.
Deliver support of IS&S solutions for business problems related to Finance, Inventory, Sales, Human Resources or Manufacturing applications in order to support the changing business needs of the plant manufacturing facility.
Support IS&S solutions for business problems related to Process/Production Manufacturing applications in order to increase the production efficiencies of our facility where he is residing.
Assist in the development and maintenance of all necessary business/system operating procedures as they apply to the plant in order to support the plant’s continuous operation.
Develop, coordinate and implement program support and documentation.
Participate in management meetings to understand the business evolution and its impact on information technology infrastructure and support requirements.
Monitor and track the IT budget and spending and propose the cost saving plan when necessary
Manage IT local vendor to delivery qualified work according to cost, project plan, standard and corporate requirements.
Assist in training facility personnel as needed.
Must successfully complete all Plastic Omnium required training.
Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures.
Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Provide support to other positions as needed and complete other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATION
KEY MEASURES & INDICATORS
KEY INTERFACES
End user satisfactory
Helpdesk performance ratio and efficiency
Budget control within +/- 5%
Project on time / within budget
Regional IS&S Manager
Local business unit managers and end users
Regional IS&S infrastructure team
Regional INGoal team
Plant manager
Global IS team
PROFILE REQUIRED
Personal Background
B.S. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
Significant exposure to computer applications development and/or networking technology in a manufacturing environment
At least 2 years overall work experience in Manufacturing//Information Technology
At least 2-3 years Microsoft Windows 7/Windows 2008/Active Directory/Networking experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Systems Server hardware general knowledge based (on HP server family is a plus)
Microsoft Windows XP/7/8
Microsoft Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
MS SQL Server
Backup Systems (e.g. HP, Veritas)
Networking Essentials including troubleshooting and protocols (WAN/LAN, TCP/IP, HUBs switches, Cisco related equipment)
Experience on project management.
Basic ERP knowledge preferred.
Exposure to client server and web technologies a definite asset
Knowledge of data acquisition systems, process control, communication hardware and bar code technology preferred
Knowledge of inventory control, production posting and plant business processes desirable