Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on technical leader for our MES and manufacturing systems team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled .NET Developer with experience in manufacturing environments, MES systems, and IT/OT integration, who is also ready to lead and support a small technical team. The role combines day-to-day development work with project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team guidance. This is an on-site role located at our Tallapoosa, Georgia facility, and requires 4 to 5 days per week in the office to effectively support plant operations and lead by example. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a small team responsible for custom Plant Production Systems (MES, traceability, and data collection). Design, develop, and maintain .NET-based applications supporting manufacturing and business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Operations to align system functionality with plant needs. Oversee technical troubleshooting and provide on-call support for critical production systems. Ensure development follows security standards, risk controls, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with infrastructure and security teams on server and network-related needs. Plan, track, and deliver software projects from concept through deployment. Skills and Abilities: Technical Leadership: Ability to define technical roadmaps, architect solutions, and lead development efforts. Advanced debugging and troubleshooting across integrated systems. Strong SQL skills for writing queries, stored procedures, and managing databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Effective project and stakeholder managementable to balance priorities and adapt quickly. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work collaboratively with plant teams and IT leadership. Core Technologies (Preferred): .NET Ecosystem: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Web Services: WebAPI, REST, JSON Databases: SQL Server, Oracle DevOps/Source Control: Git Manufacturing Tools: Ignition, Leading2Lean, Kepware, Telit Devicewise Enterprise Systems: SAP, ServiceNow Productivity: Microsoft Office, SharePoint Experiences: Proven track record in independently leading complex software projects, from requirements gathering to deployment. Experience supporting MES, SCADA, traceability, or other manufacturing systems. Exposure to SAP (or other ERP systems), ServiceNow, Ignition, and Leading2Lean preferred. Strong knowledge of IT security and risk control practices. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Prior leadership experience (formal or informal) strongly preferred. Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Minimum Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in .NET software development (C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core). Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Working Conditions: Location: Based on-site at the Tallapoosa, GA plant. 45 days per week in the office is required to provide hands-on leadership and support for production systems. Physical Demands: Must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment; ability to sit or stand for long periods and respond to issues in a 24/7 production setting. Travel: Occasional domestic (and potentially international) travel to other manufacturing sites may be required.
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