Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.
Application Administrator
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., Longview, Washington, United States, 98632
Application Administrator
Description:
The Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has an opportunity available for a motivated and results oriented Application Administrator to join our Information Technology team in Longview, WA.
General Responsibilities:Demonstrate safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.Analyze and interpret EDI responses from payers to extract accurate finance data.System integration and developmentDesign, implement, and maintain the architecture necessary for integration between applications.Manage critical application patching and development requests in a 24/7, 100% uptime operation. This involves a production, DEV, and QA environment for full deployment testing prior to releasing to production.Install new software releases, evaluate and install patches, and conduct application migrations and upgrades.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems related to applications, databases, and server problems.Perform complex configuration, change management, and testing activities.Conduct data exploration and change log analysis to uncover key insights.Strong technical writing skills to continuously track software changes and keep documentation and user guides up-to-date.Determine future growth requirements of applications in areas such as database size, licensing, application functionality, development needs, and road-mapping.Ensure the performance and reliability of applications by monitoring systems and working effectively with vendors and the IT Team to quickly resolve issues.Participate in IT on-call rotation for after-hours support.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Manage small projects as required and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including non-technical stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of systems, clear communication of technical requirements, and alignment with business objectives.Perform other related duties as assigned.Desired Qualifications:
Five years of current, professional experience implementing and maintaining enterprise and operation technology applications.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or combination of education and experience.Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining EDI systems, ensuring seamless data exchange, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to optimize and support business operations.Ability to leverage SQL statements/queries in both MSSQL and ORACLE environments.Experience in supporting product tracking and sales distribution applications.Familiar with database management tools, such as Oracle SQL Developer and Toad.VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET and/or PowerShell Scripting experienceLinux command line experience.Experience documenting and debugging process flows.MSSQL Server Management/Administration with a focus on the Database Owner (DBO) Role and SSRS management/development.SQL query development as it relates to MSSQL and Oracle databases.Process automation and AI knowledge is a plus.Basic understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) is a plus.Experience with application disaster recovery and business continuity planning is a plus.
Benefits
At NDP, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive 20+ Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days and an annual discretionary Bonus.
About Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA:
The Longview Liquid Packaging facility produces bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee, and sake. The facility employs about 500 people and produces 260,000 metric tons of paperboard each year -- the equivalent of 6 billion liter-sized milk cartons. Weyerhaeuser launched the Longview Liquid Packaging business in 1953 and operated the facility until its acquisition by Nippon Paper Industries (NPI).
The facility began a new era under NPI ownership on September 1, 2016, operating as Nippon Dynawave Packaging. As a long-time customer of Longview's liquid packaging board, NPI brings a new level of understanding and commitment to the Liquid Packaging business, which bodes well for the future strength and success of the Longview facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Description:
The Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has an opportunity available for a motivated and results oriented Application Administrator to join our Information Technology team in Longview, WA.
General Responsibilities:Demonstrate safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.Analyze and interpret EDI responses from payers to extract accurate finance data.System integration and developmentDesign, implement, and maintain the architecture necessary for integration between applications.Manage critical application patching and development requests in a 24/7, 100% uptime operation. This involves a production, DEV, and QA environment for full deployment testing prior to releasing to production.Install new software releases, evaluate and install patches, and conduct application migrations and upgrades.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems related to applications, databases, and server problems.Perform complex configuration, change management, and testing activities.Conduct data exploration and change log analysis to uncover key insights.Strong technical writing skills to continuously track software changes and keep documentation and user guides up-to-date.Determine future growth requirements of applications in areas such as database size, licensing, application functionality, development needs, and road-mapping.Ensure the performance and reliability of applications by monitoring systems and working effectively with vendors and the IT Team to quickly resolve issues.Participate in IT on-call rotation for after-hours support.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Manage small projects as required and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including non-technical stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of systems, clear communication of technical requirements, and alignment with business objectives.Perform other related duties as assigned.Desired Qualifications:
Five years of current, professional experience implementing and maintaining enterprise and operation technology applications.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or combination of education and experience.Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining EDI systems, ensuring seamless data exchange, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to optimize and support business operations.Ability to leverage SQL statements/queries in both MSSQL and ORACLE environments.Experience in supporting product tracking and sales distribution applications.Familiar with database management tools, such as Oracle SQL Developer and Toad.VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET and/or PowerShell Scripting experienceLinux command line experience.Experience documenting and debugging process flows.MSSQL Server Management/Administration with a focus on the Database Owner (DBO) Role and SSRS management/development.SQL query development as it relates to MSSQL and Oracle databases.Process automation and AI knowledge is a plus.Basic understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) is a plus.Experience with application disaster recovery and business continuity planning is a plus.
Benefits
At NDP, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive 20+ Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days and an annual discretionary Bonus.
About Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA:
The Longview Liquid Packaging facility produces bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee, and sake. The facility employs about 500 people and produces 260,000 metric tons of paperboard each year -- the equivalent of 6 billion liter-sized milk cartons. Weyerhaeuser launched the Longview Liquid Packaging business in 1953 and operated the facility until its acquisition by Nippon Paper Industries (NPI).
The facility began a new era under NPI ownership on September 1, 2016, operating as Nippon Dynawave Packaging. As a long-time customer of Longview's liquid packaging board, NPI brings a new level of understanding and commitment to the Liquid Packaging business, which bodes well for the future strength and success of the Longview facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran