IT Analyst

Adient; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Normal, IL is seeking an IT Analyst to support the plant IT operations. The role focuses on maximizing availability, performance and efficiency of shop-floor systems, with an emphasis on cost-effective improvements and reliability.

The position reports to the IT Manager and requires working 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am) with on-call availability and potential overtime. Collaboration with production and engineering is essential to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or 2+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years IT experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Windows server and PC administration experience.
• Experience with networking infrastructure and architecture.
• Willing to work 2nd shift and overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Consult with plant management on continuous improvement ideas and fulfill requests.
• Deliver initiatives and service improvements with project involvement.
• Assist with problem management and permanent corrective actions.
• Support launches and communicate updates at readiness reviews.
• Maintain documentation of IT services, equipment and procedures.
• Interface with internal and external Adient customers.

Skills

IT experience

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Windows administration

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Associates/Technical Degree in IT with 2+ years experience

Tools

MES

Database knowledge

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Team member of the Information Technology (IT) department at a Manufacturing Plant in the Automotive industry. Provide services and support to Plant Operations maximizing availability, performance and efficiency. Focus on cost effective solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.

Summary

Team member of the Information Technology (IT) department at a Manufacturing Plant in the Automotive industry. Provide services and support to Plant Operations maximizing availability, performance and efficiency. Focus on cost effective solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct report to the IT Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Consult with plant management on continuous improvement ideas and fulfill requests.
• Key team member of projects to deliver new initiatives and/or service improvements.
• Assist with problem management resolution and permanent corrective actions.
• Interface with internal and external Adient Customers.
• Support IT tasks related to launches and communicating updates at readiness reviews.
• Other duties as assigned by management

IT Infrastructure & Applications

• Responsible for the daily operations of computer systems including but not limited to the following.
• Perform Level 1, incident management, support for hardware, communications, networking, software and shop-floor systems ran at the manufacturing facility. Escalate to next level support teams if applicable.
• Monitor, event management and administration of local IT Infrastructure.
• Adhering to the processes and standards of the company.
• Provide access to IT services while complying with Security and Vulnerability standards.
• Ensure system backups are current and can be restored.
• Schedule and coordinate hardware and infrastructure installation with Corporate and 3rd party suppliers.
• Contribute to managing Key and Operational Metrics
• Maintain documentation of IT Services, Equipment and Procedures

Minimum Required

Experience & Skills

• IT Analyst = 2+ years IT related experience.
• Communication, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Support multiple work streams.
• A desire to have broad responsibilities and work in fast paced environment.
• Windows administrative knowledge (Servers and PCs)
• Experience with Networking Infrastructure and Architecture

Additional Desired

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive industry.
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience.
• Basic database knowledge and report writing skills.

Education & Training

Required

• Bachelors' Degree in IT.
• Or Associates/Technical Degree in IT related field of study with 2+ years of experience or additional equivalent experience.

Desired

• Technical Certifications.
• Continuous Improvement training.

Other Requirements

• 7x24 on-call availability for critical plant operation system support
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends
• This role partners closely with production and engineering teams to ensure systems are configured to support accurate MODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards) data collection, analysis, and reporting for operational efficiency.

This Position is for 2nd Shift: (3:30pm-12am) However, must be flexible.

Pay Range

$70,000-$80,000

Benefits Start Day 1

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal