Hybrid Manager, IT Programming & Systems at Sunkist

This position is fully on-site at our Headquarters in Valencia, CA and is not remote or hybrid.

Responsible for managing, optimizing, and enhancing our business systems. This role involves hands-on coding, integration, and automation work, along with overseeing the overall architecture and functionality of enterprise systems. Responsibilities include programming, integration, and database expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in deploying, supporting innovative system solutions and a strong understanding of ERP systems used.

Essential Job functions/ Duties:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of programmers, fostering professional development and high performance
• Collaborate primarily with business systems analysts to develop and implement technical solutions with business needs.
• Collaborate with department heads, and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and plan system enhancements.
• Be familiar with business processes to forge best solutions for business requirements

 Programming, Custom Development & System Enhancement:

• Write, review, and maintain code to customize and enhance system functionality, using C#, Java, VBScript, SQL Server and MariaDB
• Experience of Windows environments is necessary, Linux is a plus.
• Develop custom modules, scripts, and workflows to automate processes and support business operations.
• Create APIs, web services and integration scripts to facilitate data flow and functionality between applications, ensuring smooth communication across systems.

System Integration Development:

• Lead integration efforts across ERP, MES, CRM and other business systems using API development and middleware solutions
• Build and maintain ETL processes to support data migration, synchronization, and transformation between systems.
• Develop custom scripts and applications to automate data handling, integrate third-party applications, and address complex data needs.

Data Management, Reporting & Analytics:

• Use SQL and programming skills to extract, manipulate, and analyze data for reporting and insights.
• Oversee the creation of custom dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Crystal reports, SSRS to support data-driven decision-making.
• Write and optimize complex queries, views, and stored procedures to support dynamic reporting needs and improve data access performance.
• Manage the maintenance of ERP/MES master data and set up to ensure an optimized system is running.

Testing, Quality Assurance & Optimization:

• Develop and execute testing plans for custom code, integrations, and new functionalities, including unit, regression, and performance tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize system configurations, code, and integrations to improve system performance and reduce downtime.
• Implement QA standards and best practices for system customization and enhancements.

Documentation & Training:

• Ensure the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including process flows, data dictionaries, and coding standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Experience:

• 5 – 7 Experience with business system management, including programming, integration, and team leadership. Proven track record of successful implementations and technical project leadership. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Knowledge of Enterprise Systems:

• Deep experience with ERP and other enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce).
• Strong understanding of system architecture, process automation, and integration with enterprise applications.

Knowledge of Programming and Scripting:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java,VB Script, MS SQL, and MariaDB for system customization and automation.
• Experience with Windows servers

Knowledge of Systems Integration:

• Use ETL processes for system integration from ERP to other ERPs.
• Experience in API development and integration methods, including REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON.

Knowledge of Database Management and Reporting:

• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases like Microsoft SQL and MariaDB
• Proficiency in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Crystal Reports and SSRS) to develop and manage reports and dashboards.

Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and Project Management:

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, or other development tools.
• Ability to plan and execute development cycles, from requirements gathering through testing and deployment.
• Ability to deal with users in training, conference, interview and meeting situations.

• Possesses good communication skills and the ability to work well with people at various levels within the business are essential, as are good leadership skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, assess risks, resolve problems, and make decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Well, what is this job really about?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence.  At Fruit Growers Supply, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

At Sunkist, we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employee’s contribution Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

• A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
• Paid holiday and vacation benefits
• Internal and external training
• Educational assistance
• An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification.  The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.  Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist Supply and its employees.

Sunkist is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  AAP/M/F/V/D