Information Systems Analyst

Flex N Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is a leading automotive components manufacturer seeking an Information Systems Analyst to support Insequence sequencing and FunnelCloud MES across Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US and Canada. You will troubleshoot, implement, and train end users while coordinating IS projects at multiple sites.

The role requires travel, strong problem solving, and effective communication with manufacturing teams to meet system service levels and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Three plus years CMS (or another ERP system) and relevant industry experience.
• Preferred experience supporting Insequence sequencing application.
• Preferred experience supporting FunnelCloud MES application.
• Must be a self-starter able to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Best practices for manufacturing: real-time shop-floor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work with end users to identify and deliver required system service levels.
• Support the Insequence sequencing applications at Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada – providing implementation, training, and on-site support.
• Support implementation of business applications at Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada.
• Travel to Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities as directed.
• Daily operations include other duties as assigned by the Director IS or IS Manager.
• Maintain EMS awareness and compliance per policy CEVPL.00005.
• Maintain QMS awareness and compliance per CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Training

Research

Analysis

Education

Associate Degree in CS

Tools

Insequence

FunnelCloud MES

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Information Systems Analyst role is to support, maintain, and implement the Insequence sequencing application and the FunnelCloud MES application for all Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada. The person will troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training and assistance where required. Position will need to travel to support and coordinate IS (Information Systems) projects as needed at various locations of Ventra / Flex-N-Gate in the US / Canada. The position will communicate with all manufacturing departments and should be capable of serving their various information systems-related needs.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Team Work

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• CMS Business Functions
• Insequence sequencing application
• FunnelCloud MES application
• Master Procedure Flow
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• IATF/ISO Related Training

Job Duties

• Work with end users to identify and deliver required system service levels.
• Support the Insequence sequencing applications at various Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada – providing implementation, training, and on-site support as required.
• Support implementation of business applications as required at various Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada.
• Required to travel to various Ventra / Flex-N-Gate facilities in the US / Canada as directed.
• Daily Operations would also include other duties assigned by the Director Information Systems or Information Systems Manager.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience
• Three plus years CMS (or another ERP system) and relevant industry experience
• Preferred experience supporting Insequence sequencing application
• Preferred experience supporting FunnelCloud MES application
• Must be a self-starter who can assist the team on multiple projects or tasks concurrently and complete them on time.
• Best practices for manufacturing. (Real Time) Shop-Floor Reporting: Production, Scrap, and Label generation.

Working Conditions

• Responsibilities will require being “on call”, via cell phone or home phone, and may require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of the systems being supported.
• Must be able to work as part of an integrated team consisting of all departments and the shop floor
• Regular need to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear; taste; and smell.
• Regular need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.