We are seeking a MES/OT Business Analyst to join our IT team and serve as a key consultant who bridges the gap between shop-floor automation (PLCs, SCADA, DCS) and business operations (MES, ERP). This critical role is integral to the FX/MFG4.0 solution portfolio, requiring deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Operational Technology (OT), and Supply Chain.
The successful candidate will leverage an engineering background and strong IT affinity to lead analysis, propose tailored digital solutions, and guide their implementation across Asia-Pacific plants to drive continuous operational excellence. This role blends the technical understanding of manufacturing systems with the business acumen to propose solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Location: Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Focus: MES, OT, Advanced Production Scheduling (APS), Supply Chain, and IT/OT Convergence
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will provide leadership and support for global solution design, implementation, and project execution from both a business process and digital solution perspective.
1. Requirements & Solution Design Leadership
Lead key requirement workshops and translate business objectives into detailed functional specifications for new or changed system requirements.
Analyze business needs and define the logical solution, using existing functionality or specifying upgrades to MES/OT functionality to resolve business problems and support coding/configuration changes.
Contribute strong knowledge of Digital Transformation Initiatives and System Architecture design between ERP/MES/OT.
Propose integration strategies for data flow and decision-making by understanding and mapping connections between PLCs, SCADA/DCS systems, MES, and ERP.
2. Industrial Consulting & Process Optimization
Analyze how manufacturing processes work, from machine-level controls to enterprise systems, to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and integration gaps.
Translate technical capabilities into business value, building Return on Investment (ROI) cases for technology adoption, efficiency, and quality improvement.
Support digital transformation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and smart manufacturing projects.
Leverage existing system's standard functionality to implement efficient and consistent global processes.
3. Implementation & Quality Assurance
Conduct detailed analyses on data extracts, complete data mapping, and lead analysis for the conversion of existing legacy data.
Manage the execution of testing for assigned deliverables, lead regression testing for patches and upgrades, and manage defect resolution throughout the system development life cycle.
Monitor project dates, meet individual deliverables, manage a portfolio of projects end-to-end, and escalate issues.
4. Training & Change Management
Develop and deliver formal training and best-of-class procedures for end-users and operation analysts, focusing on process changes and new functionality.
Document business processes, work-flows, requirements, policies, practices, and procedures to meet company standards and user needs.
Avery Dennison
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