Systems Analyst

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking an Operations Business Systems Analyst to enhance digital systems for shop-floor operations. The ideal candidate will maintain MES system instructions, coordinate engineering changes, and provide technical training for welders, ensuring optimal production efficiency.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, experience in MES support, and the ability to drive solutions independently. A strong focus on analytical skills and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update digital work instructions within the MES system.
• Ensure work instructions accurately reflect current production processes.
• Provide coaching and skill development to welders.

Skills

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) support

Work instruction maintenance

Technical training delivery

Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Visual Factory

Crystal Reports

Python

Job description

The Operations Business Systems Analyst supports and improves the digital systems used across PHC’s shop‑floor operations. This role serves as the primary link between manufacturing processes, engineering changes, and operational systems, ensuring accurate production data, reliable system performance, and effective visibility for production teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update digital work instructions within the MES system.
• Coordinate work instruction changes through required approval processes.
• Ensure work instructions accurately reflect current production processes and engineering documentation.
• Conduct weld design reviews, including joint design, heat input control, material compatibility, and distortion mitigation.
• Maintain MES parameter tables and configuration data used by production systems.
• Update Excel‑based parameter tables when new parts or product configurations are introduced.
• Ensure system configuration data remains accurate and consistent.
• Provide coaching and skill development to welders and welding operators.
• Support welder qualification testing in accordance with AWS guidelines.
• Deliver technical training for proper weld techniques, inspection, safety practices, and process control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
• Experience maintaining work instructions and manufacturing documentation in digital systems.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently, identify system improvement opportunities, and drive solutions with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Visual Factory or similar MES platforms in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience troubleshooting Crystal Reports.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation or development of internal manufacturing tools.
• Interest in manufacturing automation and digitalization initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex welding concepts for cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to lead technical decisions and build trust with production, quality, and engineering.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently, identify system improvement opportunities, and drive solutions with minimal supervision.

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