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