IT Senior Business System Analyst – Manufacturing

Post Consumer Brands • Lakeville, MN

18h • $102,931 - $152,338

About The Position

Join Post Consumer Brands as an IT Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) and help shape the future of our manufacturing and supply chain operations. In this critical role, you will blend business insight with technical expertise to improve efficiency, strengthen system capabilities, and support the processes that keep our plants running at peak performance. You will ensure that plant‑floor systems deliver on quality, efficiency, traceability, and compliance while partnering closely with teams across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering. As the bridge between business and IT, you’ll become a dual expert—deeply understanding both our operational needs and the technology that enables them. You will own and optimize key systems, expand their use across the organization, and drive continuous improvement within our IT application portfolio. As part of a collaborative team of architects, system engineers, and technical specialists, your work will directly influence how we leverage technology to support business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Manufacturing Systems Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Business Systems Analyst supporting manufacturing systems in a CPG or comparable large-scale production environment. Experience providing application support within a large enterprise landscape is essential.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities with proven experience gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting complex data to support decision‑making and drive process improvements.
• Adaptability & Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities, shifting requirements, and cross-functional expectations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Skilled at working with diverse stakeholders—technical teams, operations, engineering, and leadership—to translate business needs into system requirements and actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency with IT systems and technologies that support manufacturing and supply chain operations, ideally within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and how they integrate with both plant automation/PLC environments and ERP platforms. Working knowledge of related operational technologies, including SCADA, ERP, and business intelligence/analytics tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and performance methodologies such as ISA‑95, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and key production KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Software Applications: Leverage your understanding of manufacturing processes and business operations to enhance and optimize application performance.
• Business Engagement: Serve as an active partner to operations and functional groups, gaining insight into business needs and translating them into system solutions.
• Facilitation and Collaboration: Lead requirements gathering sessions, map current and future state processes, and identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements. Provide functional design input and collaboration with technical teams to ensure solution aligns with business processes and deliver value.
• Documentation: Develop clear and comprehensive functional specifications, system design documents, and/or user stories.
• System Configuration: Define, document, and implement system configuration changes in alignment with business requirements and standards.
• Application Ownership: Identify capability gaps and technical debt; develop and refine application roadmaps based on technology trends, business priorities, and user feedback – ensuring alignment with IT and business strategy.
• Project Support: Assist project and business leaders with defining project scope, schedules, resource needs, and budget requirements.
• Testing Management/Coordination: Develop, maintain and coordinate test scenarios, scripts, and data to validate configuration, integrations, and system performance.
• Support: Manage escalated issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve complex system problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level