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Research Assistant I (Development, Aging and Regeneration) Sacco Lab

RR Donnelley

Research Assistant I (Development, Aging and Regeneration) Sacco Lab

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RRD's Packaging Platform has (3) immediate openings on our Radius System Migration Team.

    These individuals will serve as Subject Matter Experts (SME's) for our System Conversion Team. The SME's will be traveling to all of our Packaging facilities  to manage the refresh and/or conversion of the legacy Management Information Systems solutions to Commercial Print's Enterprise MIS solutions. 

    OUR SYSTEM CONVERSION TEAM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SME'S) WILL SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF ESTIMATING, PLANNING, PURCHASING, SCHEDULING, AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT.

     EXPERIENCE IN A PACKAGING PRINT FACILITY OR CLOSELY RELATED ENVIRONMENT IS REQUIRED.

    TRAVEL - REQUIRED AND EXPECTED 50% OR MORE OF THE TIME

     

    SCOPE:  The Packaging (PKG) Business Unit is creating its System Migration Team.  The System Migration Team is responsible for managing the migration of PKG’s legacy MIS (Management Information Systems) solutions to PKG’s Enterprise MIS solutions.  System Migration Team Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports the functional areas of Finance, Customer Service, Estimating, Planning, Purchasing, Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection and Shipping/Receiving.  System Migration SME’s key areas of focus as they relate to PKG’s Enterprise MIS solutions are Business Assessment, Process Assessment, Process GAP Assessment, Solution Implementation, Solution Training, Training Effectiveness Assessment, Process Compliance Auditing and Solution Compliance Auditing. 

     

    Responsibilities

    • System Migration SME’s key areas of focus as they relate to PKG’s Enterprise MIS solutions are Business Assessment, Process Assessment, Process GAP Assessment, Solution Implementation, Solution Training, Training Effectiveness Assessment, Process Compliance Auditing and Solution Compliance Auditing.
    • Collaborates on material design, development, recommend changes, and adaptations to materials based on actual experience gained with the materials when used in the field. Provides technical support for web-based and other alternative methods of delivery.
    • By consulting with the Business Unit, identifies problems, trends and/or performance gaps as they relate to the employee effectiveness. Collaboratively develops appropriate strategies to help move the organization to a high performance environment.
    • May serve as Project Leader in the implementation of specific programs. Communicate directly with key operational stakeholders to set implementation strategy.
    • Applies standard evaluation methodologies for measuring training effectiveness and analyzes evaluation data. Prepares, copies, and distributes participant materials, including but not limited to pre-work, participant guides/workbooks, handouts, post-assessments, etc.  Consult with business unit to gain knowledge of their daily operations, define their training needs and make recommendations to help them achieve their goals.
    • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

    COMPETENCIES

    • Technical Capacity
    • Communication Proficiency
    • Presentation Skills
    • Collaboration
    • Teamwork Orientation
    • Project Management
    • Change Management

    Required Skills

    JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a Packaging or closely related environment with subject matter expertise in one of the key functional areas requiring SME support.  Candidate should be results-driven, execution-focused, seasoned professional who can work independently.  Candidate should be able to facilitate, prioritize and resolve conflicting demands and requirements.  Candidate should have experience in the change control management process and have a understanding and experience in managing complex projects.

    • Personal Traits

    • Patience

    • Commitment/Motivation/Drive

    • Confidence

    • Open Mindedness

    • Adaptability/Proactivity

    • Inclusivity/Sociability

    • Technical Skills & Functional Knowledge

      • Functional Area SME
      • Reporting/Stakeholder Management
      • Resource Planning & Management
      • Time Management/Scheduling
      • Conflict Management & Resolution
    • Business Management & Soft Skills

      • Collaboration/Relationship Building
      • Accountability
      • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
      • Active Listening
      • Research/Information Gathering
      • Proficiency Microsoft Products
    • Travel - Required and Expected 50%+ of Time

    RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

    Required Experience

    Must have experience in systems integration within packaging or printing.

  • Qualifications

    JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a Packaging or closely related environment with subject matter expertise in one of the key functional areas requiring SME support.  Candidate should be results-driven, execution-focused, seasoned professional who can work independently.  Candidate should be able to facilitate, prioritize and resolve conflicting demands and requirements.  Candidate should have experience in the change control management process and have a understanding and experience in managing complex projects.

    • Personal Traits

    • Patience

    • Commitment/Motivation/Drive

    • Confidence

    • Open Mindedness

    • Adaptability/Proactivity

    • Inclusivity/Sociability

    • Technical Skills & Functional Knowledge

      • Functional Area SME
      • Reporting/Stakeholder Management
      • Resource Planning & Management
      • Time Management/Scheduling
      • Conflict Management & Resolution
    • Business Management & Soft Skills

      • Collaboration/Relationship Building
      • Accountability
      • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
      • Active Listening
      • Research/Information Gathering
      • Proficiency Microsoft Products
    • Travel - Required and Expected 50%+ of Time

    RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

  • Industry
    Manufacturing