Industrial Process Analyst

Boise Cascade; Elgin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Scotland is looking for a professional to enhance production efficiency through data analysis and improvement strategies. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, liaising with IT, and improving plant performance in safety and quality. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills and be adaptable to change.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data and formulate effective improvement plans.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various departments.
• Capability to manage projects and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Use data to optimize production and enhance efficiency.
• Act as liaison between IT and business units for system enhancements.
• Evaluate and improve plant safety and output performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

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Responsible for using business analytical data to formulate improvement plans, optimize production and increase efficiency in a plant environment while leading action teams to drive results. There is opportunity to study current production processes, recommend improvements utilizing the Boise Improvement Cycle and gain exposure to multiple departments.

Essential Functions

1. Use business analytical data to formulate improvement plans, optimize production and increase efficiency.
2. Use process and market data to analyze and improve decision making of optimization software and equipment.
3. Use current and historical market, sales and production data to determine seasonal inventory targets at the SKU level.
4. Act as a liaison between the IT development group and the business unit for development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems.
5. In conjunction with IT, evaluate IT developments and evolving business requirements, and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
6. Work closely with plant management and maintenance personnel to correct production issues and ensure operating efficiencies.
7. Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change and ability to anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions through data-driven analytics.
8. Maintain and update relevant knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and technological advances that maximize operating efficiency.
9. Focus on evaluating and improving plant performance in safety, quality, production output, and operating costs.
10. Communicate effectively in individual and group situations, adjusting language or terminology to the audience's needs.
11. Understand project management concepts, systems, and techniques.
12. Be a participative and influential team player in achieving production outcomes and organizational goals.
13. Maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress or opposition (e.g., time pressure, job ambiguity).
14. Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.