Lead IT Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Honeywell

Lead IT Analyst specializing in SAP S/4 solutions for Manufacturing Operations. Collaborate across teams to drive technology strategies within Honeywell.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeHouston • North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, design, and support SAP S/4 Manufacturing solutions, with emphasis on PP and PP/DS.
Partner with factory operations, production planners, and manufacturing SMEs to gather, validate, and document production requirements.
Translate manufacturing requirements into scalable, standardized SAP S/4 solutions aligned with the Global Design Model (GDM).
Lead requirements and solution design for end-to-end production processes, including planning, scheduling, execution, confirmations, and variance handling.
Design and support integration between SAP S/4 and shop-floor systems (MES, DCS, PLCs) and other key systems used by Manufacturing.
Ensure accurate material movements and inventory postings across production, including WIP, scrap, rework, and backflushing.
Support manufacturing master data readiness, including BOMs, routings, work centers, capacities, and production versions.
Collaborate with COEs to validate operating models, security roles, and future-state production processes.
Prepare and execute end-to-end manufacturing test scenarios and support UAT, BOAT, deployment, and hypercare activities.
Identify manufacturing risks and dependencies; support go‑live stabilization and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

**YOU MUST HAVE**
- 6+ years of IT analysis experience with a focus on Manufacturing, Production Planning, or Factory Operations.
- Strong understanding of production processes, shop-floor execution, and manufacturing systems.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 PP and/or PP/DS in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience integrating SAP with MES, DCS, PLCs, or other production systems.
**WE VALUE**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Proven experience supporting or delivering manufacturing system implementations, enhancements, or plant rollouts.
- SAP certifications in S/4 Manufacturing, PP, or PP/DS.
- Experience working directly with factory operations and production leadership.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing master data governance and data quality.
- Ability to translate complex production concepts into clear system designs and requirements.
- Strong documentation, training, and communication skills.
- Experience with structured testing methodologies in manufacturing environments.
Travel: up to 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4PPPP/DSmanufacturing systemsintegrationBOMsroutingswork centerscapacitiesproduction versions

Soft Skills

documentationtrainingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingrequirements gatheringanalytical thinkingleadershipcontinuous improvementrisk management

Certifications

SAP S/4 Manufacturing certificationPP certificationPP/DS certification