Information Technology Jobs in Polk Florida

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Join us as our nextProcess Technology Manager, Reporting to our Head of Operations. You will coordinate Process Technology initiatives to bring consistency to the value chain with the aim to guide internal efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will be based in Lakeland, FL.

In this exciting role you will:

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• Drive continuous improvement in citrus oil processing and liquid compounding operations.
  
• Lead process industrialization for new formulas and product transfers.
  
• Support yield, cost, capacity, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Provide technical leadership and strategic input for Naturals process development in NOAM.
  
• Act as a technical consultant for troubleshooting, capacity modeling, and CAPEX project support.
  
• Drive implementation, change management and knowledge sharing
  
• Develop operating instructions and parameters for equipment and manufacturing processes.
  

Technical Skills

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to train and influence at all organizational levels.
  
• Proven collaboration skills across functions and geographies.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Proficiency in distillation, extraction, and compounding processes associated with citrus oils
  
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Systems (such as FSSC, AIB, ISO, GMP, GHP, HACCP)
  

Required Qualifications:

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• University degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
  
• Related experience of minimum 5 years of which at least 3 years in equivalent position.
  
• Product formulation and industrialization experience desirable.
  
• Working knowledge of quality control methods such as HPLC, GC, and titration desirable.
  
• Continuous Improvement mindset and familiarity with Lean fundamentals.
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (intermediate Excel) and SAP experience.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical, production, and leadership teams.
  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.
  

What We Can Offer You:

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• Healthcare Plan:
  
• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• High matching 401k plan
  
• Vacation days
  

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ABOUT METRC

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States and is growing extremely rapidly to expand globally. We provide a solution that combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer-support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale. As Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and be passionate about implementing change, great processes and procedures in a commercial setting at a fast-growing technology company.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Data Analyst (DA) is a key member of Metrc’s Data and Analytics organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams across the company as well as external customers and partners. The Data and Analytics team delivers high-value analysis and actionable insights that support strategic decisions, operational efficiency, and compliance for a wide range of stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Embodies Metrc’s Leadership Principles
• Design, develop, and deploy dashboards and reports using Tableau, Sigma, and other BI tools to meet business requirements
• Analyze complex data sets using SQL to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that inform business decisions
• Administer BI platforms (Tableau Server, Sigma), managing users, permissions, automations, and content assets
• Monitor and validate report data regularly to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability
• Curate and organize data for reporting purposes, ensuring well-structured data that meets business needs
• Maintain and optimize DBT pipelines to ensure data quality and transformation efficiency
• Document business requirements and create specifications for needs requiring advanced data engineering
• Respond to BI tool inquiries and collaborate with training to facilitate user education.
• Proactively explore new metrics within existing data to improve analytics.
• Maintain and publish organizational data dictionaries to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in data visualization and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience in supply chain or track-and-trace–related data analytics is preferred but not required.
• Four years or more experience with Data Analysis and Analytics
• Strong SQL proficiency and relational database interaction skills
• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics or a similar study or equivalent experience. Other degrees are acceptable if a candidate has deep technical experience with Snowflake, SQL, Python, R to pair with Data Analytics experience.
• Reporting tool experience (ex: Tableau, Sigma, Power BI, Domo, Looker, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Reporting tool development experience is favorable but not required.
• ETL tool experience is favored but not required (ex: Alteryx, Tibco, Tray.Io, Workado, MuleSoft, Metallion, FiveTran)
• AI and Machine Learning experience a plus, basic understanding required
• Heavy Microsoft Excel experience (formulas, pivots, lookups), Visio a plus, proficiency with the remainder of MS Office suite.
• Basic understanding of client service: this position exists to help others; we are a business support function that supports a commercial business, and the Data Analytics team at Metrc prides ourselves by treating our customers like customers.

COMPETENCIES

• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid Position
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.

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