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Expert Business Systems Analyst - Environment, Health, Safety & Quality
Location: Solon, Ohio (Onsite) **Local candidates preferred | Relocation to Solon/Cleveland area at candidate expense**
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Initial term: 12 months (position may run longer)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Expert Business Systems Analyst with a strong background in the EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) domain plus Digital Technical Project Management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of digital technologies and their application in the manufacturing industry, specifically in relation to EHSQ processes. This role is crucial in driving digital transformation initiatives to optimize operations, enhance safety compliance, and improve overall quality within our manufacturing facilities.
A sense of urgency and the ability to work under tight deadlines are critical for success in this role. You need to be self-motivated, agile, and results-focused. Travel will be required between 3-5% to visit manufacturing sites and events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize digital opportunities in the EHSQ environment, aligning with business objectives and strategies.
- Evaluate existing EHSQ systems, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and recommend digital solutions to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders on digital technologies and their application in the EHSQ environment; comfortable wearing both the system administrator and business analyst hats when needed.
- Analyze, design, and implement technical solutions to meet the needs of our organization; lead the solution design and delivery of tools/platforms such as CorityOne EHSQ management to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility of EHSQ processes.
- Conduct training sessions, demos, and workshops to educate employees on the use of digital tools and promote a culture of digital adoption in the EHSQ space.
- Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors to implement and configure digital solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure.
- Monitor and analyze data from digital systems to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in EHSQ performance.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital manufacturing and EHSQ management.
Requirements and Minimum Education Level:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental and/or safety-related fields, or significant experience in EHSQ roles, with the last position held supporting a manufacturing or production environment in lieu of a degree.
- 1-5 years of experience in successfully coordinating Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting. Experience in food or pharma manufacturing is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of EHSQ regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Proven experience in implementing digital solutions in the manufacturing industry, such as EHSQ management systems, IoT devices, data analytics, and automation tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific digital platforms and software, such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and EHSQ software.
- Capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations.
- Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities, with a focus on finding innovative digital solutions to improve EHSQ processes.
- Technical writing skills (requirements documentation, policies, procedures, reference manuals, and training materials).
- Certifications in relevant areas, such as EHSQ management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), Lean Six Sigma, or Digital Transformation, are highly desirable.
Skills:
- Core Competencies:
- Customer-Centric: Put the customer, both internal and external, at the heart of everything.
- Communication: Communicate, influence, and negotiate with Executives, Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates. Must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate messages and requests.
- Leadership: Inspire and lead others to achieve goals through day-to-day interactions.
- Analytical: Regularly make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results.
- Business and Financial Acumen: Synthesize financial information and interpret financial results.
- Conflict Resolution: Remain calm during difficult situations, resolve conflicts, and negotiate effectively.
- Organization and Project Management: Organize, plan, and prioritize work effectively.
- Additional Functional Skills:
- Strong understanding of project life cycle, including the ability to develop and establish project controls from scratch.
- Able to identify dependencies across multiple projects and ensure coordination for successful execution.
- Additional Effectiveness Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and insight skills required to work effectively and negotiate within a matrix organization.
- Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and gain consensus toward completing objectives within time constraints.
- Ability to challenge the status quo effectively with a standards-driven mindset while maintaining compliance and business relationships.
