Information Systems Analyst-Maximo Administrator

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Information Systems Analyst - Maximo Administrator role is to help support and maintain the Maximo environment. The person will be responsible for but not limited to Maximo Administration, New site launch, Daily Support, Licensing, Report creation and generation, User Training and hosting meetings with users and launch teams.

The position will communicate with all manufacturing departments and should be capable of serving their various information systems-related needs. The position will be located at our Urbana, IL location, support the business globally and will require some travel. This position has to the potential to grow into other areas of support.

Can be located at either 14 Beardsley Rd, Ionia, MI 48846 or 1306 E University Ave Urbana, IL, 61802.

Responsibilities

• Be a lead resource in business process and system development for (CMMS/Maximo).
• Document and define business functions, technical and process specifications, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure the Maximo system is used efficiently and consistently through user support, documentation, and training.
• Support the client group in identifying issues, understanding the business needs/processes, and providing solutions.
• Communicate complicated technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Provide continuous system improvement by monitoring and evaluating current practices.
• Encouraging innovation, identifying opportunities, and sharing best practices to improve productivity and data quality.
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, development teams, and end-users.
• Develop reporting to support new and existing sites.
• Monitor applications performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, data queries, and dashboards in Maximo.
• Work as the applications SME (Subject Matter Expert) to assist with system testing and signoff before loading new releases and patches into production.
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and possess good time management skills.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with customers and users.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Information Systems Manager.
• Responsibilities will require being "on call", via cell phone or home phone, and may require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of the systems being supported.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of CMMS Systems, specifically the IBM Maximo 7.6 and higher version.
• Knowledge of Windows-based hardware and software applications, including Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), is required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent client relations and customer service skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter who can assist the team on multiple projects or tasks concurrently and complete them on time.
• Knowledge of ERP Software Platforms is a plus.
• Maximo integration experience is a plus.
• Relevant 1-2 years' work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

Not just a job-a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.