Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Level 3

Role Description & Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Analyst is responsible for administrative assignments and implementation of improvement initiatives associated with the Mix/Cast area. The primary responsibility for this position is to support the Bacchus Value Stream Director, Managers and OPM’s (Operations Project Manager) in understanding and integrating actions for cost v. budget and schedule production support. This strategic planning and executing role is for facility capital as well as manpower needs for the next 5 years and beyond. Also required is the identification of systemic improvements needed for establishing overall propellant manufacturing and process stability and driving improvement. Create and improve area schedules and systems designed to support manufacturing stability and efficiency.

Understand demand vs. capacity for the Mix/Cast area, create and execute plans to support future needs.

Analyze Operational Availability data and develop plans with support groups for readiness to execute to future demands.

Identify opportunities for mistake proofing and create innovative solutions for Quality Improvement.

Create and implement process improvement initiatives.

Provide coaching and support for improvement activities throughout the work center.

Communicate effectively, initiate and drive necessary actions to completion that ensure organizational goals are accomplished.

Develop knowledge and expertise to be considered a strategic SME for the work areas.

Resolve functional or process related problems/issues and make sound business decisions.

Job Duties

• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, OPM’s, and appropriate customers to develop schedules that support operations.
• Work closely with OPM’s, Operations Leadership and Program Mgmt. to understand future demand and timing and to drive needed improvements and investment.
• Initiate appropriate support organization work orders for facilities, tooling and maintenance activities and track to completion.
• Coordinate production needs with scheduled maintenance work.
• Aid operations in preparing for various reports for the Value Stream.
• Aid with budget forecasts and analyses.
• Capacity and Operational Availability analysis.
• Track various metrics and projects.

Skills

• A demonstrated commitment to safety, and safety improvements.
• An understanding of and practical experience implementing lean manufacturing and (PES) principles.
• Experienced in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action implementation.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management, organizational and planning skills.
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
• Comprehend and interpret high level Program Schedules and factory schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.