Lead IT Analyst - Manufacturing Operations

About the role

This role is critical to delivering end-to-end production execution and planning capabilities, integrating SAP with shop-floor systems (DCS, PLCs, MES), and ensuring material movements, capacity planning, and scheduling are correctly designed and deployed within SAP S/4. Your technical leadership will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our IT systems, ultimately enhancing our competitive edge and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and support SAP S/4 Manufacturing solutions, with emphasis on PP and PP/DS.
• Partner with factory operations, production planners, and manufacturing SMEs to gather, validate, and document production requirements.
• Translate manufacturing requirements into scalable, standardized SAP S/4 solutions aligned with the Global Design Model (GDM).
• Lead requirements and solution design for end-to-end production processes, including planning, scheduling, execution, confirmations, and variance handling.
• Design and support integration between SAP S/4 and shop-floor systems (MES, DCS, PLCs) and other key systems used by Manufacturing.
• Ensure accurate material movements and inventory postings across production, including WIP, scrap, rework, and backflushing.
• Collaborate with COEs to validate operating models, security roles, and future-state production processes.
• Prepare and execute end-to-end manufacturing test scenarios and support UAT, BOAT, deployment, and hypercare activities.
• Identify manufacturing risks and dependencies; support go-live stabilization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT analysis experience with a focus on Manufacturing, Production Planning, or Factory Operations.
• Strong understanding of production processes, shop-floor execution, and manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 PP and/or PP/DS in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating SAP with MES, DCS, PLCs, or other production systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting or delivering manufacturing system implementations, enhancements, or plant rollouts.
• SAP certifications in S/4 Manufacturing, PP, or PP/DS.
• Experience working directly with factory operations and production leadership.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing master data governance and data quality.
• Able to translate complex production concepts into clear system designs and requirements.
• Strong documentation, training, and communication skills.
• Experience with structured testing methodologies in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Of Working For Honeywell In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here.