Senior Business Analyst - MES CoE, MES and PAs CoE

Senior Engineer Electrical - MES CoE, MES and PAs CoE Listing reference: arcmt_000184
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 7 March 2024 Position summary Job category:
IT and Telecommunications
Location:
Newcastle
Contract:
Permanent
Remuneration:
Market Related
EE position:
No
Introduction Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels
Designing and maintaining MES solutions according to set standards and processes in multiple IT systems.
Acts as technical advisor to the business wherever possible and/or required.
Applies corporate and departmental standards, policies (testing, validation, change control, disaster recovery and incident/problem management) and rules
Strives to ensure that the MES team delivers high quality, fit-for-purpose, reusable, and maintainable solutions according to specified requirements
Obtain knowledge of plant processes and/or business processes in areas of responsibility.
Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for ArcelorMittal South Africa
Managing of business change requests (order book management)
Responsible for identifying where and how processes/activities can be transformed and/or automated to create business efficiencies such as saving cost and increasing productivity.
Modelling processes to visually articulate tasks and activities.
Lead problem solving, develop opportunities for businesses & convincingly present recommendations.
During acquisition and implementation of MES projects:
Participate during the identification of opportunities
Participate during technical architecture acquisition
Responsible for integration and acceptance testing
Responsible for after implementation monitoring and support
Manage and lead Business Analyst team
After hour support as and when required Qualification: B-Degree (NQF 8/10) in Computer Science, Technology, Information Science or B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Industial Engineering Experience and Requirements:
Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience and working knowledge as a Business Analyst in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) development and support environments.
Strong MES systems and plant knowledge.
Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes.
Thorough understanding of the essentials of system integration and inter-system communication.
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) for systems and processes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a structured, precise, and compelling manner.
Ability to read, interpret and create technical IT documents such as flow charts, and functional specifications.
Exposure to Agile System Development and Project Management processes.
Ability to scope projects and compile development specifications according to defined requirements
Ability to determine system requirements and compile process flows and data diagrams
Ability to understand, write and interpret SQL queries.
Experience of considering the 'big picture' across multiple processes and activities and identifying what can be standardized, consolidated, removed etc.
Experience in defining and managing acceptance tests.
Experience of collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to identify strategic goals and outcomes.
Experience of implementing identified improvements working iteratively and collaboratively with stakeholders
Experience of identifying bottlenecks, delays, manual overhead and the root causes of why activities/processes are not as efficient and lean as they could be.
Expert in data gathering and business analysis (including structuring and translating data into the most meaningful information for the audience).
Experience in managing a team of Business Analysts
Strong understanding of AMSA manufacturing business processes
Excellent understanding of and experience with steel manufacturing IT systems, their components and interfaces and integrations Working knowledge of MS Office range of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Personal Attributes:
Mature personality with high emotional intelligence
Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical analysis skills
Motivational and leadership skills
Relationship-building ability
Developed communication and interpersonal skills
Excellence in planning and execution
Strong service and results oriented mindset
An ability to function effectively without hands-on management
Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on completing/finishing tasks
Take ownership
Stakeholder involvement and networking skills
Have a holistic approach to process innovation
Proactive and results-driven
Ability to perform under pressure
Strong
organisational skills and good judgement; must be a team player, positive, flexible, and creative
Comfortable operating
in a fast-paced and dynamic test and learn environment
Ability to
effectively communicate at various levels of the organisation tailored appropriately to the audience
Creativity balanced with a structured approach to innovate in a new area with minimal formal guidance
Passion for the steel manufacturing environment
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills up, down and across the organisation
Ability to take a strategic, transformational point of view
Maintain effectiveness under pressure in a continually evolving environment
Solid quantitative and research skills and proven data interpretation capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to prepare clear and concise client-ready documents
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