What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Systems Analyst position at Steffes?
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Analyst acts as the primary link between manufacturing operations and the ERP system (Epicor), ensuring that production processes are accurately depicted, automated, and optimized. By aligning workflows with system capabilities, this role enhances operational efficiency, promotes automation, and supports data-driven decision-making to support both daily operations and long-term continuous improvement.
Steffes Core Values
• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component .
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all .
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one's self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Mapping & Analysis: Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and IT teams to document current-state processes and identify integration points with Epicor ERP.
- ERP Integration & Configuration: Lead or support the configuration of Epicor modules (e.g., Production Planning, Inventory, Quality Management) to reflect manufacturing workflows.
- Data Modeling & Workflow Design: Define data structures and process flows that align with both operational needs and ERP system capabilities.
- Custom Development & Testing: Coordinate with IT and third-party vendors to develop custom integrations, dashboards, and reports. Conduct unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Training & Documentation: Develop work instructions and training materials. Deliver role-based training to manufacturing staff to ensure smooth adoption.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for process refinement and automation.
- Change Management: Support change initiatives by communicating benefits, addressing resistance, and ensuring alignment with companywide best practices.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
- Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Core Expectations
- Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
- Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
- Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
- Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
- Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
- Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
- Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
- Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
- Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, ERP systems (preferably Epicor), or process integration roles.
- Strong understanding of production workflows, data structures, and manufacturing KPls (e.g., cycle time, scrap rate, downtime).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
OR - An acceptable combination of education and experience
Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position
- This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
- Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
- Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
- Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
- Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
- This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
- Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.