What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Applications Systems Lead position at Lennox International?
Company Overview:
Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.
Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers.
We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Applications Lead to join the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Center of Excellence team, supporting Home Comfort Systems manufacturing activities. This role will bridge business needs with technological solutions, driving technology discovery, process analysis, and platform implementations to support strategic initiatives. The position requires strong leadership in business requirements definition, system development, and process improvement while collaborating with IT teams and business partners.
Job Responsibilities
Compensation:
Employees in this role are also eligible for annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits:
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture:
At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!
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WHO WE ARE:
Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.
Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers.
We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Applications Lead to join the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Center of Excellence team, supporting Home Comfort Systems manufacturing activities. This role will bridge business needs with technological solutions, driving technology discovery, process analysis, and platform implementations to support strategic initiatives. The position requires strong leadership in business requirements definition, system development, and process improvement while collaborating with IT teams and business partners.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and support technology implementations and process optimizations for manufacturing applications.
- Act as a liaison between business subject matter experts, IT teams, and COE resources.
- Oversee business requirements gathering, technology deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage test planning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment, and system communications.
- Provide technical oversight of critical business systems, manufacturing applications, and related software.
- Document and monitor policies, procedures, and system performance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Facilitate effective communication between management, IT teams, and functional site leaders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), process analysis, and large-scale platform implementations.
- Proficiency in:
- MS SQL programming and administration (5 years).
- Körber One (HighJump) WA, MA, or Inductive Automation Ignition (5 years).
- Data analytics tools such as Qlik or Power BI (preferred).
- Strong understanding of IT business applications, software development life cycle, and database architecture.
- Experience in policy documentation, system monitoring, and process improvements.
- Ability to travel up to 75% across North America.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Compensation:
This is a salaried exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $109,000-142,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual’s tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Employees in this role are also eligible for annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits:
Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture:
At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!
Disclaimers:
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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Salary : $109,000 - $142,000
