A.O. Smith
Nashville, Tennessee
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Please Note : At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities Act as internal consultant and design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules. Partner with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules. Responsible for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions. Translate overall business process requirements to SAP configuration. Advise on the management of configuration and testing across the SAP environment. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency Support the identification of enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach, ensuring compliance to the business management goals and objectives. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users to meet business objectives Lead and support project initiatives to expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand processes across the enterprise. Understand non-SAP business systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio. Provides functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers, definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing enhancements. Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues surrounding our business processes and systems. Mentor business and functional team members to increase their competency in SAP. Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. Qualifications BS degree in computer science or engineering with 10 years of experience or MS degree with 5 years of experience. MBA preferred - Related Field 5+ years of functional/configuration experience in SAP consulting, systems integration, or architecture role At least 3 life cycle implementations of SAP ECC SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred Experience supporting manufacturing plant personnel with day-to-day ERP system processes Flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach. Have a good understanding of SAP best practices Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system specifications, and developing tests and implementing business solutions utilizing SAP technologies. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must have good communication skills and should have a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience managing projects and working with a team Ability to assess and manage technical risks and issues. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Please Note : At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Responsibilities Act as internal consultant and design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules. Partner with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules. Responsible for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions. Translate overall business process requirements to SAP configuration. Advise on the management of configuration and testing across the SAP environment. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency Support the identification of enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach, ensuring compliance to the business management goals and objectives. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users to meet business objectives Lead and support project initiatives to expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand processes across the enterprise. Understand non-SAP business systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio. Provides functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers, definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing enhancements. Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues surrounding our business processes and systems. Mentor business and functional team members to increase their competency in SAP. Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. Qualifications BS degree in computer science or engineering with 10 years of experience or MS degree with 5 years of experience. MBA preferred - Related Field 5+ years of functional/configuration experience in SAP consulting, systems integration, or architecture role At least 3 life cycle implementations of SAP ECC SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred Experience supporting manufacturing plant personnel with day-to-day ERP system processes Flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach. Have a good understanding of SAP best practices Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system specifications, and developing tests and implementing business solutions utilizing SAP technologies. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must have good communication skills and should have a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience managing projects and working with a team Ability to assess and manage technical risks and issues. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
A.O. Smith
Nashville, Tennessee
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function The Senior Automation Engineer will work with Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering, Global Manufacturing Engineering team, Director of Digital Operations, and A.O. Smith facilities to provide process automation subject matter expertise (SME) and project management support for various strategic projects as business needs require. This position will focus on improving upon EH&S challenges, manufacturing and assembly process capabilities, cost & labor productivity goals, and 4M process standardization initiatives in a way that ensures compliance with process automation standards and alignment with digital operations strategy. Responsibilities Collaborate and lead multi-site, cross-functional teams establishing relationships, understanding and resolving business unit and site-specific challenges, and work with local plant experts (LPE) to assess existing manufacturing processes for automation opportunities, identify proposed solution concepts, and implement scalable & sustainable solutions Facilitate multi-site, multi-functional collaborative efforts in generating proposed solution concepts, ensuring compliance with automation process standardization policies, digital operations strategy, and alignment between need, technology & application Develop and facilitate project team charter(s) and project plan(s) providing clarity of project scope, assumptions, cost estimates, resource requirements, key milestones & support activities Coordinate project team activities, daily huddles, communication protocols, Andon, knowledge gap & risk management, team dynamic alignment, project timeline & key milestone compliance ensuring timely status updates, issue escalation and overall project deliverables are completed on time and are of high quality Provide process automation SME oversight in developing process automation standards, ensuring documentation and training are in place, and providing process automation engineering support for various process improvement initiatives, monitoring key performance metrics and implementing corrective actions to achieve performance targets Perform other activities as needed or as directed. Qualifications Bachelor' Degree in engineering or a related field from a 4-year college or university (manufacturing, mechanical, process automation preferred). Professional Project Management (PMP) certification is also preferred. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with strong process automation project management skills and proven ability to influence without authority in meeting defined goals, objectives & deadlines working with manufacturing, product engineering & supply chain work environments Knowledge of process automation technologies (eg, RPA tools like UiPath, Blue Prism, or industrial automation platforms such as PLC/SCADA systems), robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence Highly motivated, self-starter who can prioritize based on overall business goals and objectives Strong leadership & coaching skills and able to plan, develop, and execute tactical and strategic manufacturing initiatives, and must carry out duties with utmost integrity Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-site, cross-functional collaborative efforts, and build relationships that promote cooperation and consensus between project team members Must be able to travel (upwards of 50% as business needs require) We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function The Senior Automation Engineer will work with Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering, Global Manufacturing Engineering team, Director of Digital Operations, and A.O. Smith facilities to provide process automation subject matter expertise (SME) and project management support for various strategic projects as business needs require. This position will focus on improving upon EH&S challenges, manufacturing and assembly process capabilities, cost & labor productivity goals, and 4M process standardization initiatives in a way that ensures compliance with process automation standards and alignment with digital operations strategy. Responsibilities Collaborate and lead multi-site, cross-functional teams establishing relationships, understanding and resolving business unit and site-specific challenges, and work with local plant experts (LPE) to assess existing manufacturing processes for automation opportunities, identify proposed solution concepts, and implement scalable & sustainable solutions Facilitate multi-site, multi-functional collaborative efforts in generating proposed solution concepts, ensuring compliance with automation process standardization policies, digital operations strategy, and alignment between need, technology & application Develop and facilitate project team charter(s) and project plan(s) providing clarity of project scope, assumptions, cost estimates, resource requirements, key milestones & support activities Coordinate project team activities, daily huddles, communication protocols, Andon, knowledge gap & risk management, team dynamic alignment, project timeline & key milestone compliance ensuring timely status updates, issue escalation and overall project deliverables are completed on time and are of high quality Provide process automation SME oversight in developing process automation standards, ensuring documentation and training are in place, and providing process automation engineering support for various process improvement initiatives, monitoring key performance metrics and implementing corrective actions to achieve performance targets Perform other activities as needed or as directed. Qualifications Bachelor' Degree in engineering or a related field from a 4-year college or university (manufacturing, mechanical, process automation preferred). Professional Project Management (PMP) certification is also preferred. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with strong process automation project management skills and proven ability to influence without authority in meeting defined goals, objectives & deadlines working with manufacturing, product engineering & supply chain work environments Knowledge of process automation technologies (eg, RPA tools like UiPath, Blue Prism, or industrial automation platforms such as PLC/SCADA systems), robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence Highly motivated, self-starter who can prioritize based on overall business goals and objectives Strong leadership & coaching skills and able to plan, develop, and execute tactical and strategic manufacturing initiatives, and must carry out duties with utmost integrity Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-site, cross-functional collaborative efforts, and build relationships that promote cooperation and consensus between project team members Must be able to travel (upwards of 50% as business needs require) We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
A.O. Smith
Nashville, Tennessee
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function A. O. Smith is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient OneStream Architect to lead the enterprise-wide implementation of OneStream for planning, consolidation, and account reconciliation. This individual will serve as the sole owner and administrator of the OneStream platform post go-live, ensuring its stability, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs. This role is critical to the success of our financial transformation strategy and will require close collaboration with our Systems Integrator during implementation and full accountability for the platform thereafter. Responsibilities Implementation Phase Lead technical design and configuration in partnership with the Systems Integrator. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable OneStream solutions. Oversee data integration with SAP ERP and other source systems. Participate in design reviews, testing cycles, and deployment planning. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and security standards. Post Go-Live: Daily Operations & Maintenance Administer all OneStream environments (Production, Development, Sandbox). Manage metadata, hierarchies, and dimensional structures. Execute and monitor scheduled and ad hoc data loads. Troubleshoot and resolve integration and transformation logic issues. Maintain and enhance data pipelines and connector configurations. Serve as the primary contact for OneStream support and issue resolution. Provide technical guidance to finance users and power users. Validate and test OneStream processes when changes occur in upstream/downstream systems. Copy the data from Production to Non-production environment to make sure new changes are tested with the correct data. Prepare the test scenarios and scripts for the testing Represent the changes to CAB and migrate changes after approval Governance & Compliance Maintain system documentation, configuration logs, and control matrices. Ensure SOX compliance and support internal/external audits. Manage user roles, security groups, and access controls. Monitor system performance and proactively address issues. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field. 10+ years related software/industry experience with strong preference in extensive knowledge/experience in OneStream. Strong understanding of financial processes (FP&A, close, reconciliation). Experience with SAP BW, Power BI, and enterprise data integration. Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Visio. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function A. O. Smith is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient OneStream Architect to lead the enterprise-wide implementation of OneStream for planning, consolidation, and account reconciliation. This individual will serve as the sole owner and administrator of the OneStream platform post go-live, ensuring its stability, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs. This role is critical to the success of our financial transformation strategy and will require close collaboration with our Systems Integrator during implementation and full accountability for the platform thereafter. Responsibilities Implementation Phase Lead technical design and configuration in partnership with the Systems Integrator. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable OneStream solutions. Oversee data integration with SAP ERP and other source systems. Participate in design reviews, testing cycles, and deployment planning. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and security standards. Post Go-Live: Daily Operations & Maintenance Administer all OneStream environments (Production, Development, Sandbox). Manage metadata, hierarchies, and dimensional structures. Execute and monitor scheduled and ad hoc data loads. Troubleshoot and resolve integration and transformation logic issues. Maintain and enhance data pipelines and connector configurations. Serve as the primary contact for OneStream support and issue resolution. Provide technical guidance to finance users and power users. Validate and test OneStream processes when changes occur in upstream/downstream systems. Copy the data from Production to Non-production environment to make sure new changes are tested with the correct data. Prepare the test scenarios and scripts for the testing Represent the changes to CAB and migrate changes after approval Governance & Compliance Maintain system documentation, configuration logs, and control matrices. Ensure SOX compliance and support internal/external audits. Manage user roles, security groups, and access controls. Monitor system performance and proactively address issues. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, or related field. 10+ years related software/industry experience with strong preference in extensive knowledge/experience in OneStream. Strong understanding of financial processes (FP&A, close, reconciliation). Experience with SAP BW, Power BI, and enterprise data integration. Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Visio. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. ADA Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.