ERP Operations Analyst

This ERP Operations Analyst will be dedicated to the success of the M3 ERP by assisting the Thrive Team and Decatur location in preparing for the implementation; and working with the Decatur team to ensure continued compliance with the system after implementation.  This position will report to the Decatur Plant Manager.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPre-Implementation ActivitiesWork with Project Thrive Team and Location Power Users to review operations processes.Support Process Leads in Power User TrainingSupport Power Users in End User TrainingCoordinate User Acceptance TrainingConduct business process gathering sessions with plant personnel, map existing processes and align those processes to the M3 implementation.Cutover ActivitiesAssist in leading cutover activities.Coordinate teams for inventory cutover.Manage resources for M3 data load.Assist Plant Manager in developing startup plansPost-Implementation ActivitiesWork with plant personnel to ensure proper and timely receipt of oil, packaging, ingredients and MRO materials.Work with plant personnel to ensure that proper and timely inventory procedures are followed.Work with plant personnel to ensure that Operations are report against MOs timely and correctly.Monitor the M3 system to ensure Manufacturing Orders and inventories are in order.Conduct frequent cycle counts to validate inventory accuracy.Reconcile inventories and manufacturing orders each day.Recommend process improvements.Serve as level one support for hardware (document printers, print and apply printers and scanners); operations and warehouse processes; and M3 and Factory Track systems.Competencies Must possess strong leadership ability and self-motivationStrong organizational skills to maintain multiple programsGood communication skills and teamwork in working with plant personnel to accomplish goalsAble to set goals and achieve them with regards to location ERP system compliance.