Lead Plex Analyst

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 4,900 people worldwide.   We are currently searching for a Lead Plex Analyst to join our global IT team, bringing with them an expert level understanding of Plex. The Lead Plex Analyst position can be located at any of our North America plants and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s location.
What you will do:

• Technical Leadership: 
• Plan and execute ERP-related projects including module implementations and integrations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional technical resources (Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, cybersecurity, and others) to ensure project milestones and goals are achieved.
• Stay current with Plex feature releases, emerging technologies, and trends in manufacturing practices.

• ERP Strategy, Business Process Optimization:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders to align Plex ERP capabilities with strategic goals.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Rockwell Plex ERP across global business units.
  • Analyze and document current business processes; identify gaps and opportunities for automation, efficiency, and further integration with other business systems.
• Specialization:
  • Financial Management
  • Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Human Capital Management (HCM)
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
    • Plex Automation & Orchestration (A&O), formerly Mach2
  • Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Asset Performance Management (APM)
  • Maintenance Management
  • Provide strong expertise within Plex plus act as the expert in one or more of the following modules:
• Support:
  • Oversee ERP system performance, user support, issue resolution, and incident management.
• Communication & Training: 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between service providers, internal stakeholders, and technical teams.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions within IT, ensuring all technical teams are aligned on standardized processes and new functionality.
  • Assist business units in updating work instructions and process documentation; as needed, coordinate local language requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or a related field, preferred.
• Expert level experience within Plex modules, especially with the Quality Management System (QMS) module.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in technical ERP leadership within a global manufacturing environment.
• Minium of ten (10) years in an IT or business role focused on ERP systems analysis, implementation, and support.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to Auria manufacturing facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, finance, and HR functions.
• Previous experience migrating ERP systems in a global manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of how to apply IT best practices, to include change management, disaster recovery planning, and others.
• Hands-on experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Ignition, or similar).

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.   Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.