Job Description
THE COMPANY
Richards Industrials (Richards) is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of industrial regulators, valves, and other flow control products. The Company was founded in 1961 when Gil Richards acquired the business from Dover Corporation. Voted as one of the Best Places to Work year after year.
The Company’s products are marketed under eight distinct brands, each of which serve unique applications and end markets that require precise technical attributes. Richards has a diverse end market mix, with exposure to growing industries such as pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, energy, and various industrial processing applications.
The Company sells its products through a diverse base of 170 manufacturer’s representatives globally and has a balanced geographic mix. Richards is known by its customers for the quality of its products, and our extremely quick and reliable delivery. The acquisition of Equilibar doubles our engineering team, and dramatically enhances our innovation capability. Equipped with a passionate & knowledgeable team, and this great foundation, Richards is now focused on driving profitable growth, via innovation & differentiation, share gain versus competition, active channel management, and acquisition.
Richards is owned by Astor Place Holdings (“Astor Place”), the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, L.P. (“SEG”), who acquired Richards in August 2019. Astor Place deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies.
THE POSITION
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
This position will use their knowledge of information systems and business strategies to help maximize productivity and communication. This position will be responsible for making optimum use of our IT systems, including the daily operation of our IBM iSeries computer and Infor XA ERP software. Their duties include partnering with cross-functional departments to determine needs and solutions. Will embrace Richards Industrials’ Lean/Continuous Improvement ideas and vision.
LOCATION Cincinnati, OH.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Business Systems Analyst has zero direct reports.
POSITION CHARTER
We seek a high-energy Business Systems Analyst to manage the daily administration of our IT systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with all employees at Richards, Colesco, and Equilibar.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide support to users regarding application questions and problems.
· Investigate and troubleshoot program errors.
· Design and develop applications as enhancements and add on to the Infor package.
· Gain a thorough understanding of the use of Infor.
· Assist during month-end processing, daily invoicing, and physical inventory procedures.
· System maintenance and backups.
· Collaborates with users to understand and assess reporting, computing and system needs and requirements.
· Ability to use query tool to create reports and train users on how to best use query product.
· Analyze business functions that could be computerized and/or modified and make recommendations.
· Identify new ideas or techniques for the AS400 and PC platforms.
· Oversee implementation projects from beginning to completion.
· Assist in day-to-day support of PC's.
· Configure PC's, maintain license compliance, keep PC’s and software current.
COMPENSATION
An attractive base package will be provided, along with potential for annual bonus.
THE CANDIDATE
EDUCATION
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (related field) or equivalent combination of computer training and experience.
· Progression through computer operator positions or equivalent experience required.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
· Thorough understanding of AS400, Infor, and RPG.
· Knowledge of manufacturing.
· Ability to develop and produce ad-hoc queries.
· Implementation of an ERP system within a manufacturing environment.
· Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and offer solutions.
· Thorough understanding of CIS principles, programs, policies, activities, and procedures.
· Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
· Remains current on advances in technology.
· Ability to evaluate current technology and recommend software and hardware improvements.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CONTACT:
Richards Industrials firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Apply by going to the Richards Industrials Careers page. www.richardsind.com/careers
Company Description
Richards Industrials is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of industrial regulators, valves, and other flow control products. The Company was founded in 1961 when Gil Richards acquired the business from Dover Corporation. The Company’s products are marketed under eight distinct brands, each of which serve unique applications and end markets that require precise technical attributes. Richards has a diverse end market mix, with exposure to growing industries such as pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, energy, and various industrial processing applications. The Company sells its products through a diverse base of 170 manufacturer’s representatives globally and has a balanced geographic mix. Richards is known by its customers for the quality of its products, and our extremely quick and reliable delivery. The acquisition of Equilibar doubles our engineering team, and dramatically enhances our innovation capability. Equipped with a passionate & knowledgeable team, and this great foundation, Richards is now focused on driving profitable growth, via innovation & differentiation, share gain versus competition, active channel management, and acquisition. Richards is owned by Astor Place Holdings (“Astor Place”), the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, L.P. (“SEG”), who acquired Richards in August 2019. Astor Place deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies.