$79,500 – $90,700MidFull Time
Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.
Pay
Salaried grade 8
$79,500 - $90,700 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Exempt
Schedule
1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
On-site
Location
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking an Applications Administrator to join our Plant Business Systems team. As the Manufacturing Systems Application Administrator, you’ll lead our AQuA digital forms program and oversee various business applications from design through implementation. You’ll serve as a friendly, expert liaison between our manufacturing teams and IT, ensuring software and hardware run smoothly while prioritizing safety and data integrity. By applying MOS principles and providing engaging user training, you will help streamline our operations and drive continuous improvement across the campus.
System Administration & Safety Compliance Primary lead for business applications with a focus on personal safety and food safety compliance
AQuA Suite Coordination Lead coordinator for the implementation, training, and support of the AQuA tool suite (Hydrate, Dewpoint, Checkpoint) for TN Manufacturing
Infrastructure & Hardware Support Manage campus-wide support for plant floor kiosks, waste tracking, and MSS stations, including coordinating new installations and hardware upgrades
In-House Application Development Collaborate with product owners and IT to support and evolve internal tools like MIDAS, Waste Tracking, and Lift Truck Inspection systems
Data Analysis & Reporting Deliver actionable data insights and reporting for all supported business systems
Cross-Functional Technical Support Provide secondary support for mobile devices and kiosks while acting as a backup for other application administrators
Ignition System Management Develop and support specialized projects utilizing the Ignition platform
Emergency Response & Security Act as an on-call intermediary for system outages and manage ongoing maintenance and security protocols
Training & Documentation Develop and facilitate comprehensive training content for both end users and advanced power users
Strategic Improvement Evaluate all activities against MOS principles with a dedicated customer-service mindset and a commitment to workplace safety
Required Qualifications
Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years’ experience = one year education)
One year related experience
Knowledge of the McKee Manufacturing environment and the business systems used to support it including OPM, WMS, LPS, MCS, Maximo, P44, etc.
Proficiency with analytical tools and practices using Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (i.e. advanced formulas, statistical tools, pivot tables, etc.) or similar tool(s)
Foundational understanding of software design and development, database structure, networking, and delivery of web based applications
Fundamental understanding of computer hardware including pcs, thin clients, terminal servers, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Experience in coordinating development of Power BI or Incorta based reports
Working knowledge of and understanding of Active Factory tools (Trend, Query, etc.) and/or Ignition
Understanding of Dell Wyse/Igel Thin Client OS
Knowledgeable of FSMA and BRC standards
Basic understanding of SQL
Basic understanding and some experience in PLC systems
Lean Manufacturing experience
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit-sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Supplemental plans, including life insurance
Fully-paid parental leave
Health Center and Pharmacy
Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
Tuition reimbursement
Credit Union
Exercise and recreation facility
Wellness programs with incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
