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Manufacturing Business Systems Analyst

James Hardie


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 148000 - 150000
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

Job title: Manufacturing Business Systems Analyst

Job Location: Chicago IL 60601. Employer allows remote work for this position.

Salary: $148000 - $150000

How to Apply: Email resumes to .

What Youll Do:

Job duties: Analyze engineering and business date processing problems to develop new business processes and implement solutions to complex applications problems. Support stakeholders to prepare return-on-investment analyses and business cases for project review and approvals to aid in decisions on system implementation. Assess the usefulness of existing application systems. Provide staff with ongoing assistance solving computer-related problems for Manufacturing applications. Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions through root cause analysis and determine appropriate solutions to restore normal functioning. Update configuration to improve workflow working with developers to ensure adequate end user testing and acceptance. Consult with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to optimize existing processes and technologies ensure agreement on system principles and assess new technologies and business solutions. Coordinate support escalation communication with business service desk and technical teams. Support cross-functional issues investigation testing and resolution. Interface with internal / external auditors during SOX audits. Ensure that all Information Systems Helpdesk Service Level Agreements and metrics are adhered to. Research and identify appropriate solutions to optimize and develop programs that meet staff requirements. Develop document and revise functional specifications from business requirements for the development team. Develop training and process documentation to work with new functionality and projects for staff. Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems for medium sized projects from definition through implementation. Communicate issues enhancement project status to business stakeholders and management. Work closely with relevant business teams to recommend business process changes based on knowledge of manufacturing solutions and best business practices. Provide staff with ongoing assistance solving computer-related problems for Manufacturing applications. Assist users in determining the best methods for data reporting.

Travel: Travel required to various worksites around the US at least 1x/ quarter.

What Youll Bring:

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems Information Technology or related plus 5 years of experience in designing configuring and implementing Manufacturing Execution (MES) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and business partnering or related. Requires skills and experience to involve:

  • Deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.
  • Strong business partnering capabilities and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working alongside manufacturing operations.
  • Strong understanding of current manufacturing practices.
  • High-level experience with data reporting tools configuration and customization of applications functional specification writing root cause analysis helpdesk ticketing and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Quality Systems Wonderware (a SCADA/HMI software) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).
What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $148000 to $150000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical dental prescription and vision insurance benefits for every 30 hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!

  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation
  • (Paid sick leave)
  • Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions: here to learn more about our benefits: Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

    James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

    The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

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