Operations Analyst - Hybrid
What TAPCO has to offer
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
- Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
- 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
- Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
- Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee
What You Will Accomplish
The Operations Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and improving operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, planning, and customer fulfillment functions. This role serves as a key business partner to operations leadership by transforming data into actionable insights, identifying process improvement opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive productivity, quality, delivery performance, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Performance Analysis
- Analyze manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, planning, and customer service performance data
- Develop and maintain operational dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting
- Maintain trends and identify root causes of performance gaps
- Support operational reviews by providing data-driven recommendations
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Support
- Analyze production throughput, labor utilization, capacity, and schedule attainment
- Evaluate inventory performance, material availability, and inventory turns
- Identify bottlenecks and constraints impacting production flow
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity planning activities
- Monitor supplier performance and material flow metrics
Data Management & Reporting
- Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP, MES, WMS, CRM, and other business systems
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms
- Create automated reporting solutions and business intelligence tools
- Create executive-level presentations and business cases
Project Support
- Support strategic initiatives including automation, digital transformation, ERP enhancements, and operational improvement projects
- Track project performance against objectives, timelines, and expected benefits
- Auxiliary with implementation planning and post-implementation measurement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operations analysis, industrial engineering, or business analytics
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment required
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume environment preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Infor LN
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
- Knowledge of SQL and database reporting tools preferred
- Strong data visualization and reporting skills
About Us
We aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives!
If you are looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential, then choose TAPCO!
As an EEO Employer, including Verterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.