JOB SUMMARY:
The IT Business Analyst I will utilize technical and business process knowledge to support and improve ELLWOOD. This entry-level position will primarily be stationed in the Hermitage PA and Hubbard OH offices, will report to ELLWOOD Group’s Director of Corporate Business Systems, and will apprentice under a Senior Business Systems Analyst. This position will work closely with many technical and non-technical people throughout the organization to support ELLWOOD’s Syteline ERP System and with which everything it integrates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support ELLWOOD’s primary business systems which includes Syteline ERP, Sharepoint Online, and many other home-grown applications both on-site and cloud based;
• Effectively facilitate meetings, as well as, brainstorming and requirements gathering sessions;
• Address changing user requirements while maintaining design and system integrity;
• Document requirements and workflow diagrams with focus on process improvements;
• Coordinate procedures development and system documentation;
• Write technical specifications for custom development and system integration that can be passed to internal, as well as external programming resources as needed;
• Create and deploy test plans, testing, documenting, and issues tracking;
• Provide expert coaching, training, and knowledge development to other members of ELLWOOD and its business units;
• Create and maintain ad hoc data capture systems as required to provide data not captured by core business applications;
• Ability to be “on-call” as needed, and travel locally between the New Castle, Ellwood City and Grove City, PA areas and regionally up to 15% of the time;
• Maintain confidentiality at the highest level;
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules;
• Meets attendance requirements; and
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Capability of thinking creatively to originate new ideas and to learn and apply new technologies quickly;
• Analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to perform a variety of analyses;
• SQL knowledge and ability to write queries to mine and analyze data;
• ERP/Integrated manufacturing system implementation experience (Infor Cloudsuite/Syteline preferred);
• Understanding of Process Flow Analysis, Product Architecture and Design Best Practices, & Data Models;
• Experience working with developers;
• Experience reading and executing project plans;
• Excellent spreadsheet skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Customer service driven with strong interpersonal skills;
• Detail oriented and analytical/problem solving skills that result in quality solutions;
• Ability and desire to work well with others;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently; and
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Industrial Engineering, relevant certificates, or related field or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Up to three (3) years’ experience as an application analyst or similar business analyst position required, or relevant college coursework;
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of operational and business processes preferred; and
• ERP/Integrated manufacturing system implementation experience (Syteline preferred).

What you’ll get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Annual Bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match and Discretionary Quarterly Basic Contributions
• Affordable health care, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account including Employer Seed money to offset Annual Deductible, if you elect the High Deductible Health Plan
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness benefits including monthly wellness credits to offset your Employee Contribution towards monthly health care benefits.

About ELLWOOD Group Inc.

ELLWOOD Group, Inc. produces engineered, heavy metal sections for capital specialty equipment manufacturers. Nearly all our products are made to customers' specifications. ELLWOOD Group Inc. believes in reinvesting in our operating capital. We focus on the future and meeting the challenges of an increasingly global marketplace. ELLWOOD Group Inc. is a dynamic company that encourages professional growth. In our decentralized environment there are few layers of management, with opportunities for advancement. Our employees are integral to making our company successful and keeping our steel production technologically advanced. Their ideas help us to be cost effective while increasing efficiency and improving products for our customers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand, walk, use hands to operate equipment, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The work environment has moderate noise level and requires frequent travel by land and occasionally by air.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgements:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

EEO, including disability/veterans

Several ELLWOOD divisions are Federal Contractors and require employees to be a U.S. Citizen or hold a valid Green Card.