IT Manufacturing Analyst

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

To provide IT technical solutions, application infrastructure support and training that contributes to the overall effectiveness of manufacturing operations.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Establish and enforce LP hardware and software manufacturing standards to support such programs as process control, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), statistical process control, and mill maintenance application systems.
• Participate in the analysis, design, development and implementation of manufacturing systems.
• Install and configure manufacturing operating systems and application software packages as required in accordance with company defined guidelines and best practices.
• Aid in supporting the lifecycle of database systems through the understanding of database structures, utilization standards, and access methods to ensure optimum performance; initiate performance tuning and troubleshoot problems as needed to maintain data integrity.
• Validate and document network configurations and review monitoring of existing systems for stable performance; analyze utilization trends; troubleshoot problems and adjust settings as needed; administer user accounts and security.
• Conduct manufacturing application training for LP personnel from all levels.
• Establish and maintain good working relations with LP business units supported and corporate functional teams
• Provide consultative services to businesses/functions regarding IT Manufacturing systems, capabilities, and opportunities.
• Participate in the development of technical standards and application interfaces.
• Assist in monitoring system performance and data integrity.
• Assist with project and work prioritization and scheduling with communication to necessary functions.
• Conduct manufacturing application training for LP personnel from all levels.
• Assist in the development of plant and team budgets.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

• 3-5 years related experience
• Or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Working knowledge of AVEVA (Wonderware) applications and components including AVEVA Model Driving MES, AVEVA Historian, Historian Client, Reports for Operations, and System Platform.
• Working understanding of database design, relational database structures, TSQL queries, toolsets and system performance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Report Services (SSRS), and Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Working knowledge system development methodologies and of multiple programming languages utilizing including Microsoft Visual Studio’s VB.Net , C#, ASP.Net , Javascript, PHP, Python, XML, HTML 5.  
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and good manufacturing practices.
• Working knowledge of core manufacturing technologies such as PLC, HMI and communications protocols
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Skill in managing multiple projects.
• Ability to readily learn and apply new technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of LP staff as well as hardware & software vendors.

Education