Position: Manufacturing Analyst I
Paid: Weekly
Schedule: Office hours generally 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday
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The Manufacturing Analyst I will provide administrative support for daily, weekly and monthly plant or office duties. The Manufacturing Analyst I will be organized, dependable and have strong attention to detail. Support one or more of the following areas based on the needs of the plant: Office Support and Customer Service, Marketing, Safety and Human Resources, Planning, Production and Materials, or Purchasing and Finance.
Position: Manufacturing Analyst I
Paid: Weekly
Schedule: Office hours generally 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday
Position Summary:This position is responsible for developing cost estimates and pricing in response to quote / proposal requests from new and existing customers. Additionally, this role will analyze customer revisions to determine related cost / price changes. This individual will handle all the administrative aspects to set up parts, kits and assemblies in the business system of the division. The incumbent will interact daily at various levels within the division. This individual would have the ability to understand and participate in resolving the technical and operational challenges with particular business opportunities. This person will spend more than 90% of their time executing the day to day administrative and technical activities associated with developing data used to propose and set up new business.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Safety Program, as required.
- Analyze and evaluate customer prints and specifications to determine best production methods considering cost and quality.
- Assist other associates as needed in the development of new business with existing customers.
- Help to assure that we retain business that is profitable, sustainable and collectable.
- Travel as needed to accomplish desired results. Overnight travel may be required occasionally.
- Apply the principles used in the pricing strategies.
- Work collaboratively with the plants to assure accurate and timely proposals to the customer.
- Work collaboratively with Plant Managers, Manufacturing Analysts, Sales/Business Development teams and corporate departments to ensure accurate estimates of manufacturing costs.
- Participate in technical discussions with internal associates.
- Communicate status of analysis projects and assure that agreed upon deadlines are met.
- May assist in creating formal presentations.
- May assist in the preparation and organization of the planned business review meetings with customers.
- Have a general understanding of the financial performance of the division.
Skills and Qualifications
- 3-5 years of applicable experience, preferred.
- Blueprint training or experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe.
- Experience with ERP system, preferred.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer-focused communication skills.
- Able to work in a high-paced environment.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Speak conversational English.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. as needed.
- Ability to bend, stand, climb, twist and stoop for extended periods of time.
- Ability to perform sedentary work including sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.
- Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, vibration from use of equipment and the following:
- Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin – fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.
- Oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.