Senior Operations Analyst
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Operations Analyst is a critical, data-driven role designed to support the Vice President of Engineering and Operations in navigating the complexities of a high-growth, matrixed manufacturing environment. This position acts as the analytical engine of the Executive Team, transforming raw data from cross-functional workstreams into actionable insights and predictive dashboards that drive scalable organic and acquisitive growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dashboard Creation & Performance Visualization
Develop and maintain integrated dashboards to visualize and analyze business performance across the Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain function
Create automated reporting tools for site-specific performance to ensure organizational capabilities are scalable and consistent with strategic and annual planning initiatives
Utilize Traction EOS methodologies to provide data-driven visibility into continuous improvement efforts in safety, quality, and costData Research & Strategic Insights
Identify trends and anomalies in sales orders and manufacturing cycles to improve margin expansion and margin protection
Collaborate with cross functional leadership to drive the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process
Leverage data and market trends to support strategic planning of long-range priorities including infrastructure investmentsCross-Functional Matrix Support
Project Engineering: Evaluate patterns in cost of goods sold to identify high impact cost reduction opportunities in process and design of products
Operational Master Scheduling: Analyze throughput data and financial performance to optimize the movement of production between global sites
Quality & Compliance: Monitor nonconformance and corrective action trends enabling internal and supplier actions to reduce Cost of Quality (CoQ)
Supply Chain: Identify opportunities to improve inventory turns to drive working capital improvements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required or equivalent experience
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in data analysis within a manufacturing environment
Experience developing KPI frameworks, predictive dashboards, and executive-level operational reporting
Experience supporting multi-site or global operations preferredKnowledge/Skills: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Advanced analytical and technical skills including SQL, Excel/Power Query, data modeling, and automated reporting development
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations including BOMs, routings, labor standards, throughput analysis, and manufacturing costing methodologies
Understanding of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, SIOP/S&OP processes, and capacity planning methodologies highly preferred
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement principles
Strong financial and operational acumen including margin analysis, cost of quality (CoQ), inventory optimization, and working capital improvement
Ability to synthesize complex operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.