Enterprise Applications Analyst - Manufacturing - Remote

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a service-focused individual with strong expertise in SAP Manufacturing and Engineering applications, business acumen, and outstanding problem-solving skills to join our team as an Enterprise Applications Analyst - Manufacturing. This role provides hands-on delivery of system configuration, setup, security, and improvements for Oldcastle Infrastructure's manufacturing and engineering application environments. The analyst leverages business process knowledge and technology acumen to manage the software vendor relationship, test application updates, and troubleshoot user-reported issues. They partner closely with strategic business stakeholders and other Information Technology teams to define and lead projects related to application changes, acquisition integration, and enhanced solution delivery.

This role is remote with occasional travel to Atlanta, GA. Based out of Atlanta preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing and Engineering (PTP) enterprise applications with an emphasis on SAP best practices, accountability, issue resolution, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Display a thorough understanding of manufacturing, engineering, operations, and related business processes; document process flows where needed to support clarity, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Performance Excellence, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that improve enterprise process efficiency, visibility, insights, and structure.
• Drive execution and optimization of manufacturing and engineering applications to support changes in business structure, operating strategy, compliance needs, and process requirements.
• Contribute to and/or drive the strategy and roadmap for Manufacturing and Engineering applications, including SAP capabilities, integrations, analytics, automation, and cloud-enabled offerings.
• Ensure engagement of all relevant stakeholders and identify requirements from both a system and process perspective to support effective solution design and delivery.
• Contribute to and/or drive functional design, technical design, configuration, testing, and implementation of manufacturing bug fixes, enhancements, integrations, and process improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across Manufacturing and Engineering applications by supporting operational controls, validation processes, and governance standards.
• Support and/or drive dashboarding, visualization, and business intelligence capabilities to enable analysis, operational insights, performance visibility, and action-oriented reporting.
• Support and contribute to the direction of corporate business intelligence platforms as they relate to manufacturing, engineering, operations, and enterprise application reporting needs.
• Ensure appropriate execution of system tollgate, design, development, testing, validation, and deployment processes for Manufacturing and Engineering-related initiatives.
• Provide Manufacturing system and process guidance, validation, and final sign-off support for design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment activities in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Develop, facilitate, and maintain user training, documentation, and enablement materials for existing and new Manufacturing and Engineering solutions.
• Travel as needed, up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Engineering, or a similar discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience administering cloud-based applications supporting the SAP Plan-to-Produce (PTP) process with a focus on Clean Core.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with SAP S/4 HANA Fiori Applications utilization, troubleshooting, and enhancement.
• Experience working with IT service platforms required (ServiceNow preferred).
• Familiarity with Scanning solutions used in a manufacturing environment; Preferred software such as 2BM, RF Smart, or DSI.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with both standard and highly configurable finished goods products.
• Experience in a global, complex, multi-national manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong skills in relationship building among business stakeholders & colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt communication and key messages to the audience.
• Excellent documentation skills are required, including process flows, business requirements, test scripts, and training job aids.
• Thorough understanding of IT processes, specifically change management.
• General understanding of agile project management.
• Insightful and analytical contributor who provides valuable observations.
• Problem solver with the ability to break down complex situations and provide solutions.
• Proactive contributor who can work in a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic environment.
• Advanced analytical, diagnostic, and technical skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel (overnight) as required, based on business needs up to 25%, depending on projects and business needs.
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours for onsite services and meetings.
• Requires background check, alcohol and drug testing.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours in response to critical incidents or business-impacting project deliverables.
• Normal office working conditions in addition to industrial plant sites requiring the usage of personal protective equipment, e.g., hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.

Pay

Base salary range of $100,000-$120,000 / year with bonus opportunity.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.