Manufacturing Systems Analyst

Novax Recruitment Group; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Analyst in Pell City, Alabama. You will support MES/ERP systems, analyze production data, and collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and IT to improve system performance and data integrity.

The role involves dashboards development, reporting, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production sites. Travel up to 25% is expected. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing, operations, or systems analyst role.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• MES, SCADA, Power BI, SQL, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, ServiceNow, or supply chain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support MES, ERP, and other production systems for day-to-day operations.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify trends and efficiency improvements.
• Troubleshoot system issues with IT and vendors to resolve problems.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports for production planning and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with data-driven solutions.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing data (BOMs, routings, work orders, inventory).
• Perform system audits for data integrity and reliability.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting using data visualisation tools.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Assist with system upgrades, new implementations, training, and on-site support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

AI tools Copilot/Claude

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IS/Analytics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

SQL

MES/SCADA

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Analyst

Location: Pell City, Alabama

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Benefits

Day to Day

We're recruiting for a Manufacturing Systems Analyst to support and optimise manufacturing systems across multiple production sites. You'll work closely with operations, engineering, quality, and IT teams to improve system performance, analyse production data, troubleshoot ERP/MES issues, maintain data accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also assist with reporting, system upgrades, and user support.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP platforms, and other production systems.
• Analysing manufacturing data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support operational decision-making.
• Troubleshooting system issues and working with internal IT teams and third-party vendors to resolve technical problems.
• Producing standard and ad hoc reports to support production planning and business performance.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process improvements and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Maintaining accurate manufacturing data, including BOMs, routings, work orders, and inventory records.
• Performing system audits to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Developing dashboards and KPI reporting using data visualisation tools where applicable.
• Collaborating with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to support operational goals.
• Assisting with system upgrades, new implementations, user training, and on-site support across manufacturing locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing, operations, or systems analyst role.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools such as Copilot or Claude.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• MES, SCADA, Power BI, SQL, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, ServiceNow, or supply chain knowledge.