Summary
The manufacturing Process Analyst II supports the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing projects under the guidance of senior project managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Support the planning and tracking of manufacturing initiatives by analyzing schedules, milestones, and operational performance data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating manufacturing processes and workflows using production, quality, and efficiency metrics.
· Analyze production processes and performance data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop data-driven recommendations to improve safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, cost control, and on-time production.
· Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to management to help prioritize initiatives and adjust operational plans while minimizing production disruptions.
· Evaluate compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards and provide analytical support to management in addressing gaps and implementing corrective actions.
· Collaborate with training and quality teams to analyze process requirements and support the development, updating, and standardization of Work Instructions and Quality Assurance (WIQA) documentation.
· Operate manufacturing equipment on a limited, as-needed basis to evaluate process performance, validate improvement initiatives, and support data collection for analysis.
· Perform other analytical and process evaluation tasks as assigned by management.
Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or expected graduation)
· 2-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing required
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Knowledge of Heat Treatment, Casting, and Melting Process preferred
· Organizing and coordinating skills
· Knowledge in Safety
Organizational Culture
· Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
· Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
· Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
· Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
· Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
· Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
· Works with a sense of urgency when needed
· Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
· Positively support change throughout the company
Physical Work Conditions
· Must be able to work in a hot environment
· Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight
· Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day
· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
