Analyze manufacturing performance and develop action plans to close gaps against budget and forecastControl headcount, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, cost centers, and site spendingPartner with plant managers and operations leadership to improve cost, productivity, margins, and service levelsDevelop, maintain, and optimize KPIs and dashboards for operational reviewsIdentify and drive cost reduction opportunities across maintenance, consumables, labor, materials, and overhead. Lead annual operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for manufacturing operationsProvide structured variance analysis with root-cause insights and corrective actionsMonitor actual performance versus budget and forecast and prepare financial commentary for leadership reviewsSupport business case evaluations, scenario analysis, and financial modeling for operational decisions.