IT Solutions Analyst

Summary

The IT Solutions Analyst (functioning as an MES Analyst) will engage with site business functions to identify and advocate business process improvement opportunities through the use of IT solutions. This role is responsible for defining and driving the Manufacturing Execution System. strategy while serving as the technical and functional leader between business stakeholders, manufacturing operations, and IT teams. Combining solution architecture, project leadership, and people management, the Analyst ensures MES solutions support business objectives and manufacturing excellence.

You will collect, analyze, develop, document, and communicate business requirements, working with various IT teams to develop and deliver scalable solutions, while providing support and user training on selected systems (SFC, ERP, MES, and local applications).

Standard hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Requirements & Architecture: Gather and translate business requirements into scalable MES solutions; define solution architecture to support business objectives.
• Project Execution & Management: Lead global MES implementations from blueprint through deployment. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality to deliver standardized, high-value manufacturing solutions across the enterprise.
• Systems Integration: Ensure seamless integration of MES with enterprise platforms such as SAP and cloud technologies.
• Operations Support: Provide expertise in shop floor operations, manufacturing processes, and governance to optimize production, traceability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Issue Resolution: Respond to system problems by analyzing the issue, determining the next course of action, and applying troubleshooting best practices.
• Training: Provide system training and documentation to end-users.
• Regular on-site attendance/punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• Other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in SQL for database querying/data analysis and advanced working knowledge of JavaScript for scripting and IT solution development.
• MES & Systems Knowledge: Good understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems, SCM, shop floor control, and ERP applications (including SAP).
• Integration & Architecture: Knowledge and experience with cloud technologies, application-to-application (A2A), and business-to-business (B2B) integrations. Understanding of interrelations between IT components (software, OS, databases, network, servers, etc.).
• Manufacturing Expertise: Solid knowledge of electronic manufacturing environments, materials, processes, and a solid understanding of associated business processes to drive manufacturing excellence.
• Project Management & SDLC: Good project management skills, including budgeting and timeline management. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) concepts, governance, and practices.
• Leadership & Communication: Good stakeholder management, leadership, and teamwork skills. Good communication, documentation (including flow charting), and presentation skills.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical, technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a strong customer service orientation.

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must wear required Personal…