Lead IT Analyst - Manufacturing Operations

Honeywell INC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, V

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell INC. is seeking a Lead IT Analyst - Manufacturing Operations in PT to optimize SAP S/4 Manufacturing, Production Planning and shop-floor integrations for performance and reliability.

You will work with factories and operations leaders to translate production requirements into scalable SAP S/4 solutions. You will report to the Director, IT ERP Business Transformation and operate from the Houston, TX location on a Hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT analysis experience in manufacturing/production planning or factory operations
• Strong understanding of production processes, shop-floor execution, and manufacturing systems
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 PP and/or PP/DS in manufacturing
• Experience integrating SAP with MES, DCS, PLCs or other production systems
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field; SAP certifications in S/4 Manufacturing/PP/PP/DS

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4 Manufacturing, PP and shop-floor integration projects for performance and reliability
• Collaborate with factories, operations leaders and SMEs to translate production needs into scalable SAP S/4 solutions
• Ensure data quality and governance for manufacturing master data and system designs

Skills

Manufacturing IT analysis

Shop-floor integration understanding

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

SAP certifications in S/4 Manufacturing/PP/PP-DS

Tools

SAP S/4 PP

PP/DS

MES

DCS

PLCs

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead IT Analyst - Manufacturing Operations in PT, you will ensure that our SAP S/4 Manufacturing, Production Planning, and shop-floor integration solutions are optimized for performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. You will work directly with factories, operations leaders, and manufacturing SMEs to understand production requirements and translate them into scalable, compliant SAP S/4 solutions.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the organization's technology strategies and projects, aligning them with business objectives. This role is critical to delivering end-to-end production execution and planning capabilities, integrating SAP with shop-floor systems (DCS, PLCs, MES), and ensuring material movements, capacity planning, and scheduling are correctly designed and deployed within SAP S/4. Your technical leadership will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our IT systems, ultimately enhancing our competitive edge and operational efficiency.

You will report directly to our Director, IT ERP Business Transformation and work out of our Houston, TX location on a Hybrid schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F

Responsibilities

As a Lead IT Analyst - Manufacturing Operations in PT, you will ensure that our SAP S/4 Manufacturing, Production Planning, and shop-floor integration solutions are optimized for performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. You will work directly with factories, operations leaders, and manufacturing SMEs to understand production requirements and translate them into scalable, compliant SAP S/4 solutions.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving the organization's technology strategies and projects, aligning them with business objectives. This role is critical to delivering end-to-end production execution and planning capabilities, integrating SAP with shop-floor systems (DCS, PLCs, MES), and ensuring material movements, capacity planning, and scheduling are correctly designed and deployed within SAP S/4. Your technical leadership will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our IT systems, ultimately enhancing our competitive edge and operational efficiency.

You will report directly to our Director, IT ERP Business Transformation and work out of our Houston, TX location on a Hybrid schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of IT analysis experience with a focus on Manufacturing, Production Planning, or Factory Operations.
• Strong understanding of production processes, shop-floor execution, and manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 PP and/or PP/DS in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating SAP with MES, DCS, PLCs, or other production systems.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting or delivering manufacturing system implementations, enhancements, or plant rollouts.
• SAP certifications in S/4 Manufacturing, PP, or PP/DS.
• Experience working directly with factory operations and production leadership.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing master data governance and data quality.
• Ability to translate complex production concepts into clear system designs and requirements.
• Strong documentation, training, and communication skills.
• Experience with structured testing methodologies in manufacturing environments.

Travel: up to 10% travel

Relocation support may be provided.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Technology (PT) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering technology-driven solutions that enable customers to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance in process-intensive industries. The business provides advanced process technologies, digital solutions, and domain expertise to help customers optimize energy usage, reduce emissions, and support sustainable operations across industrial and energy markets.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: August 20, 2026.