What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLM Administrator position at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills?
Welcome To The Traegerhood:
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!
What You'll Do:
Traeger is seeking a highly organized and resourceful PLM Administrator to implement, manage and optimize our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Arena. As our administrator, you will handle day-to-day system operations, provide user support, assist in the implementation of new modules, and drive continuous improvements in the PLM environment. In this role you will be self-directed and responsible for responding to shifting priorities, managing changes, and overseeing configuration management and design control processes.
How You Will Help Us Win:
- PLM System Management: Implement, administer and optimize the Arena PLM system, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and security.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Customer Experience, and other teams to manage the day-to-day functional requirements of the PLM system, including process enforcement, administrative and technical support, and training.
- Process Improvement: Analyze current business practices and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- System Configuration: Modify Arena PLM configurations to meet evolving business processes, including the creation and management of configuration rules, BOM structure standards, and other system configurations.
- Support for Change Orders: Monitor, verify, and manage engineering change orders (ECOs), MCOs, deviations, and purge notifications in Arena.
- Data Accuracy and Documentation: Assist with the creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Vendor and Supplier Interface: Collaborate with suppliers to obtain component specifications.
- Training and Technical Support: Provide training and technical support to internal and external users, enforcing system policies and best practices.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree and/or a technical background is preferred.
- Experience: At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing PLM systems, preferably with Arena, in manufacturing or high-tech environments.
- Industry Experience: Experience with consumer products, design control, and regulatory submissions is highly desirable.
- Process Knowledge: Proven experience in managing product lifecycle processes, including design, development, and production flows.
- Technical Skills: Experience with system configuration, data integrity management, and documentation.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas to various stakeholders.
- Collaboration Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
- Detail-Oriented: You possess strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
- Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments and are able to quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
- Proactive: You are self-directed, manage tasks effectively, and anticipate needs before they arise.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot system issues and work with vendors for technical support.
Why You Will Love To Work Here:
- Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
- Join a true team working towards a common goal
- Culture of risk-taking, innovation & quality
- So. Much. Food.
- Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard
- Full medical/dental/vision packages to fit your needs
- 401K to help you plan for the future
- Tuition reimbursement
- Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
- Great discounts on all things Traeger
- Did we mention all the food?
