IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

12-18 months assignment

Why is this job for you:

The Business Analyst will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving the successful delivery of digital projects focused on improving operational efficiency, equipment effectiveness, and data-driven decision-making. Beyond serving the paper division, this role will act as a bridge to align data governance standards, processes, and best practices across related divisions such as Recycling and Packaging.

You will:

• Collaborate with business digital team, plant managers, production supervisors, quality teams, IT, and data specialists to gather and validate business needs and pain points
• Translate business requirements into clear and actionable functional specifications for digital solutions such as downtime tracking, OEE tracking, predictive maintenance, and IoT-based data platforms
• Document current manufacturing workflows and identify digital opportunities to streamline processes, reduce downtime, and increase productivity
• Partner with data engineers and data scientists to define data requirements and KPIs (e.g., OEE, downtime root cause analysis), ensuring alignment with business goals
• Assist in vendor evaluation, software configuration, and implementation. Support testing (UAT), training, and rollout of new digital tools across manufacturing sites
• Facilitate user adoption by communicating value, conducting workshops, and gathering feedback post-implementation
• Monitor the performance of deployed solutions, gather feedback, and support iterative enhancements

You have:

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a BA, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Fluency in English
• Experience in industrial data management, OT systems, or manufacturing data analysis
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs such as OEE, throughput, scrap, cycle time
• Experience working on digital projects involving MES, SCADA, ERP, or IIoT platforms
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, able to interface with both shopfloor and senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and enabling technologies (e.g., edge computing, digital twins, machine learning in production)
• Track record in implementing digital solutions and digital product management in an industrial environment
• Industry experience – nice to have
• Ability to travel 20%

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