Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking an OT Manufacturing Systems Administrator for our First Quality Tissue site located in Lock Haven, PA. The OT Manufacturing Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain the manufacturing network, ensuring its performance, security, and reliability across all connected devices.
Primary responsibilities include:
Accountable for leading the design, engineering, and implementation of the OT Manufacturing Network to support operations at the site.
Responsible for software and hardware on manufacturing systems site wide.
Liaison between IT/IS and the controls engineering team.
Works with the controls engineering team to implement IT/IS policies and procedures on the manufacturing systems.
Assists the controls group on needs from IT/IS on the manufacturing systems.
Manages user accounts on the manufacturing networks. Active Directory System administrator for manufacturing.
Manages backups of systems on the manufacturing network.
Manages Network IP addresses on manufacturing systems.
Manages Windows, anti-virus, and software updates and remediations on manufacturing systems.
Manages HA Virtual Server Clusters on manufacturing system.
Maintains an asset inventory of all devices on the manufacturing system.
Configures and troubleshoots issues with network switches and routers on the manufacturing systems.
Manages obsolescence and upgrade plans for devices in the manufacturing network.
Helps troubleshoot communication issues between manufacturing systems and IT systems.
Monitors network with tools like Portnox and Claroty to verify there are no security issues.
Provides vendor access to manufacturing systems when vendors visit to perform work.
Coordinates with vendors for remote/onsite system support, testing, upgrades and projects.
Assists in network design and changes to meet the needs of the company.
May be exposed to high noise environments.
May be exposed to dust during certain tasks.
May be exposed to heights.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, computer science, electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience (10 years minimum).
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years in IT System Administration including Windows Active Directory system management, managing Dell virtual server clusters, network switches, Windows update server and IT/OT convergence.
Working knowledge of information security related technologies and products.
Good understanding of industrial control networks and security.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to travel approx. 15% travel.
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
- 3+ years in IT System Administration
- Working knowledge of information security technologies
- Good understanding of industrial control networks
- Ability to travel approx. 15%
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
