Manufacturing Business Analyst

Qnity; Towanda (Bradford County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Towanda, PA is looking for a Manufacturing Business Analyst to partner with site leadership to boost operational and financial performance through data analysis, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to develop metrics, support planning, identify opportunities, and enable data-driven decisions across the site. Strong Excel, ERP literacy and BI skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations, business analysis, production analytics, finance, supply chain, or related analytical role.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and operational performance management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, KPIs, and operational drivers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and KPI metrics.
• Prepare performance summaries and recommendations for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Perform variance analysis and financial modeling to support decision‑making.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, and operational expenses.
• Evaluate production performance, throughput, quality, and resource utilization.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with project planning, performance tracking, and implementation of business improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of operational and financial reporting.
• Maintain documentation, reporting processes, and audit‑ready records.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Manufacturing Business Analyst

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Business Analyst partners with site leadership to improve operational and financial performance through data analysis, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines business analysis, manufacturing finance, and production analytics to deliver actionable insights that drive productivity, profitability, and operational excellence.

Working closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams, the Manufacturing Business Analyst develops performance metrics, supports planning and forecasting activities, identifies improvement opportunities, and enables data-driven decision‑making across the manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and KPI metrics.
• Prepare performance summaries and recommendations for leadership.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
• Perform variance analysis and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, and operational expenses.

Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Evaluate production performance, throughput, quality, and resource utilization.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.

Business Partnership & Project Support

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with project planning, performance tracking, and implementation of business improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of operational and financial reporting.
• Maintain documentation, reporting processes, and audit‑ready records.
• Support compliance with company policies, controls, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field required.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, business analysis, production analytics, finance, supply chain, or a related analytical role.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and operational performance management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, key performance indicators, and operational drivers.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, KPI reporting, and performance analytics.

Core Competencies

• Business & Financial Acumen
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Attention to Detail

Key Success Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Improvement in manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Successful implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Quality, integrity, and reliability of operational and financial data.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and effectiveness of business support.
• Delivery of actionable insights that drive business results.

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