IT Senior Systems Analyst

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an IT Senior System Analyst to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

The IT Senior Systems Analyst will be responsible for providing in-depth SAP and process knowledge within specific business areas. This is a role that works with business teams to understand current business processes and identify opportunities for improvements that enable added business value in a cost-effective manner.

The IT Senior Systems Analyst will work directly with manufacturing team members to understand business processes and implement strategic IT solutions that add business value / solve issues for the Warrick plant. The IT Senior Systems Analyst will be involved in various areas, supporting the evolving needs of the site.  The successful candidate will have the unique ability to understand business needs, identify effective IT solutions, then implement those solutions within the Kaiser Aluminum Warrick IT environment. 

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.

• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.

• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.

• Relocation assistance for new team members.

• Employee resource groups.

What you will work on:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes in their area(s) of assignment, and a general understanding of the business overall 
• Analyze, enhance, and support business processes, identifying opportunities to use technology to enable and secure process improvements to support business objectives
• Deliver creative solutions that meet business needs leveraging the SAP environment as appropriate
• Interacts with members of the Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Team across all levels in the organization.
• Identify opportunities to use technology that aligns with business strategy and performance, adapting to changing business needs to continuously create innovative and high-value solutions. 
• Operates within and influences IT standards and conventions and promotes adherence within the IT organization
• Provide 24x7 on-call support for SAP and related applications
• Develop screens, reports, interfaces, and other tools using various manufacturing data sources

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or four-year degree with significant IT programming experience
• 5+ years of technical IT experience
• Clear ability to understand business opportunities and leverage technology to meet those needs
• Strong and creative analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy in a large-scale production environment
• Strong communication abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, proactive, with high attention to detail and accuracy in a large-scale production environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, with a proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of systems analysis and design
• Programming experience
• Understanding of relational databases
• Excellent organizational habits: documentation, maintainability, serviceability, etc.

Preferred Qualification:

• Technical proficiency in any of the following areas is desired: ABAP, SAP Applications, and SQL
• 10+ years of technical IT experience
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Business Objects, Power BI, etc. 
• Data Warehouse experience
• Experience in establishing relationships with both internal and external customers in a wide variety of roles and responsibilities
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metals industry

About Kaiser Aluminum Warrick: 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities.  There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.