Manufacturing Execution System Analyst - LJS

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Coventry

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

SQL Data Analysis Jira Confluence Agile Methodology Power BI ERP Systems Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Execution System Analyst - LJS

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Corporation is hiring for this role. Location: Coventry, GB (multiple locations). Employment Type: Permanent / Salary. Job Function: Information Technology.

About LJS

LJS is an in-house Manufacturing Operations Management system. It sits between ERP (business planning) and MES/SCADA/shop floor systems, acting as the overarching layer that coordinates, optimizes, and monitors end to end production activities.

Mission of the Role

As a Manufacturing Systems Analyst - LJS, you help make sure the LJS system works well for the business. You work closely with users and IT teams to turn business needs into simple, effective system solutions that improve day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Understand business needs and translate them into system requirements.
Support system improvements, updates, and new features.
Work with IT teams, vendors, and business users to deliver solutions.
Test system changes and support go-live activities.
Provide support for system issues and user questions.
Create clear documentation and user guides.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and system performance.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

Required

Strong IT background with experience in business and system analysis.
Experience with project delivery and working with stakeholders.
Knowledge of data analysis and reporting (SQL/T-SQL).
Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Understanding of Agile and system development life cycle.
Good level of English, written and spoken.

Preferred

Experience with manufacturing or operational systems.
ERP experience (SAP, QAD, or similar).
Knowledge of Power BI, SSRS, or reporting tools.
Basic programming knowledge (C#/.NET).
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or similar.

Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
Clear communicator who enjoys working with different teams.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Well organised and able to manage priorities effectively.
Able to explain technical topics in a simple way.
Positive team player with a collaborative attitude.
Willing to travel up to 20% across EMEA.

Apply now at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Corporation careers page. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.