Sr. Application Support Lead, Manufacturing Systems

Primient•Lafayette, IN

11d

About The Position

The purpose of the Sr. Analyst, Applications Support Lead role is to oversee the support, performance, and lifecycle management of manufacturing-critical applications across the organization. This includes managing a team of support specialists, coordinating with key stakeholders, and implementing best practices to ensure reliability, efficiency, and alignment of applications with business objectives. The role is responsible for vendor oversight, incident escalation, and adherence to ITIL processes (e.g., Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Capacity, Availability), as well as ensuring audit readiness and compliance. The Applications Support Lead focuses on manufacturing and laboratory applications used by functional teams (e.g. Plant Managers, Plant Maintenance, Quality), partnering closely with business stakeholders to prioritize issues, optimize workflows, and deliver value through improved application performance.

Requirements

General IT and application support principles
Manufacturing and plant operation systems
Database knowledge
Basic programming and script fundamentals
Operating systems (e.g., Windows)
ITIL fundamentals
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Operations and systems support
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in real time
Excellent written and verbal communication
Continuous improvement and learning
Open and flexible
Solution-oriented
Adaptable
Technical degree (2 or 4 year)
Minimum of 1 year experience with IT Service Management processes and tools (e.g., ‘ServiceNow’ Service Desk)
Minimum of 2 years in Application Support
Experience in Plant Operations and Grain Elevator
Experience with ITIL V3
Leadership experience managing global teams and building relationships with senior Stakeholders in complex/matrix organizations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science/Engineering or related disciplines
A broad background working in IT, possibly underpinned by (required) Technical degree (2 or 4 year)

Responsibilities

Provide Application Support: Deliver day-to-day technical support for business and manufacturing software applications.
Manage Upgrades and Maintenance: Oversee upgrades, vulnerability management, and monthly Windows updates to ensure applications remain current, secure, and high-performing.
Develop and Maintain Integrations: Support and enhance interfaces to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with internal teams and assist with project updates, and ongoing support needs across departments.
Monitor and Optimize System Performance: Assess manufacturing systems for performance and efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Lead Vendor Management: Oversee outsourced vendor performance by reviewing SLA and CSAT metrics, and ensuring adherence to support standards.
Represent the User Voice: Act as the primary advocate for users, addressing escalations and working to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Support Audit and Compliance: Ensure all assigned audit tasks are completed on time and that applications meet compliance and documentation standards.
Participate in Lifecycle Planning: Contribute to application lifecycle management by collaborating with Strategy and Innovation teams.
Promote Safety and Incident Readiness: Maintain a safe working environment and remain available for critical incidents impacting manufacturing systems and business integrity.