Position Summary The Operational IT Analyst - Production Workflow & Automation is responsible for working on specific projects that form part of the overall Production workflow strategy across various departments. This position requires research, development, evaluation and implementation of Production workflow technology and solutions (upgrades and new) in order to improve operating efficiencies, deliver cost reductions, and provide value analyses. This role works closely with internal and external technology partners, suppliers and the BRM to fully evaluate and implement selected solutions and standards.

• This role is Hybrid with 3 days working onsite at our West Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA location and 2 days remote.**

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures all Production workflows are configured and maintained in a manner that support both internally and externally agreed upon service levels.
• Reviews key-user Production workflow requirements and assist in defining a departmental strategy for delivery of updates and new processes to ensure maximum resource utilization and effectiveness.
• Attends Production workflow strategy planning meetings as necessary.
• Researches issues, identifies opportunities for improvement, creates and/or updates workflows, and deploys and implements workflows consistently and effectively.
• Ensure computers and related equipment are properly maintained to keep production flowing.
• Continually communicates with related parties to determine how processes work in the current state to recommend improvements to be utilized in the future state.
• Ensure replacement equipment is in stock and ready to be deployed when needed
• Trains on new processes and/or workflow tools and create/provide end user reference documentation and training manuals to standardize procedures.
• Delivers projects on time and within budget.
• Develops and maintain a good understanding of technological advancements, industry trends, and competitor activities to determine whether these ideas can be used.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

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