RFID Specialist at American Woodmark in Winchester, Virginia

Job Description:

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Specialist will be responsible for a diverse set of RFID requirements. They will provide support for projects with an RFID component and will serve as a resource as needed. The RFID Specialist will work to maintain a high-performance on the RFID Scorecard, and will identify innovative RFID solutions through a strong understanding of business processes and research.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Experience
* 1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or technology related fields
* RFID, RPICA Certification is a plus
* Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SQL, and PowerBI. Experience with Ignition is a plus
* A strong passion for innovation and initiative

Skills
* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
* Highly-detail oriented and must be able to work independently
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required
* Ability to listen to problem statements and discussions, with the ability to pick out key data points that can be used to validate or refute assumptions
* Strong planning, time management, and prioritization skills
* Must operate efficiently and effective within a team environment with the ability to flex and adapt as needed
Education
* Undergraduate degree in technology or business related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of RFID Systems throughout AWC and share this knowledge when needed.
* Pursue strong understandings of RFID Technology, as well as research the marketplace to understand new trends of the industry.
* Maintain the performance of RFID Systems through American Woodmark Corporation by supporting plant locations in projects and maintenance of RFID hardware and software.
* Improve the understanding of RFID Systems and Hardware by providing training to TSS and varying members of the user community.
* Support internal RFID software development through the platform by supporting IT with internal application testing, on-site deployment testing, and occasional development logic support.
* Support external RFID software development by monitoring software releases by RFID Vendors, helping manage the implementation, and providing feedback on performance.
* Help maintain application stability by empowering locations to use consistent processes and applications to solve the same problem.
* Act as a leader for projects focused on improving the deployment or application of RFID throughout AWC, following closely to Project Management Principles.
* Provide support as a team-member when RFID expertise is needed for cross-functional teams in pursuit of new solutions.
* Develop queries, reports, and Ignition solutions using RFID data and hardware.
* Perform other tasks as directed by Manager.
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Typically, this position does not have supervisory responsibilities

SCOPE - EXPECATIONS:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
* Typical office environment and use all required PPE
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Reports to: RFID Program Manager
* Occasional weekend work may be required
* Travel Requirements:
o Moderate (25-40%) travel can be expected to manufacturing locations
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled