Application Specialist - Manufacturing

Te Tūranga | About the role:

We are looking for an Application Specialist to join the team at Silver Fern Farms.
In this role, you will test, configure, and deploy our new Manufacturing Execution System (MES), called Emydex, on-site, to our meat processing facilities.

The core deliverable of this role is to ensure success through system analysis, troubleshooting, configuration, and ongoing improvements. You’ll play an integral part in various aspects of the deployment lifecycle, including deployments into production, system support, training, release management, and continuous system enhancement post go-live.

This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting project, to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and contribute to the smooth operation of critical business systems. Because this is a project focused role, we are hiring on a 12-month fixed term, covering the rollout of two remaining beef sites (in Hawkes Bay and Balclutha), and will then support deployment to our Venison sites near the end of 2025.

This person can be based from almost anywhere in NZ, however, there is a requirement to travel for this role, approximately 7-10 days per month, likely in block of 4-5 days at a time. Most of our project cutovers occur on weekends, so there will need to be work completed on Saturday and Sundays.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll have the opportunity to deliver a significant real-world systems implementation
• Join an established and successful project, work with a passionate and skilled project team who have already delivered successful deployments across several plants in the network.
• Develop your expertise in MES systems, SQL, and configuration tools.
• Flexible work that will see you regularly travel across NZ.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving problems. You will have excellent technical skills and be happy performing work in a practical setting in a manufacturing/processing facility.

You will have a good understanding of:

• Systems analysis, troubleshooting, and support with a focus on MES or similar systems
• SQL and low-code development for application configuration and reporting
• Business analysis, data analysis, and solution design
• Application testing and release management
• Experience with systems documentation and managing change/enhancement requests
• Familiarity with key technologies such as Microsoft SQL, low-code tools, and reporting solutions

This role would be a great fit for someone with a strong customer-service orientation who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and enjoys being able to see how their work contributes to commercial success.

Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means and how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

Tono Mai | To Apply:

Applications close 11 December, we will begin assessing applications as they are received so submit your application today. We aim to appoint this person for a January 2025 start.

For any questions about this position, please contact Mat Baird, Talent Lead on 0273527741

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.