Manufacturing Engineer/S&OP Analyst

Saint-Gobain

City of Niagara Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / S&OP Analyst to optimize production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and digital transformation across our US manufacturing operations. You will blend ERP-driven planning with data analytics, Power BI reporting, MES enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration to improve visibility, efficiency, and business decisions.

This role focuses on continuous improvement, automation, and system integration with IT, operations, and engineering

Qualifications

3 to 5+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP systems required, with QAD experience preferred.
Experience with MES systems or manufacturing data systems strongly preferred.
Advanced Power BI skills for reporting and analytics.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain optimized production schedules across departments.
Manage order entry, lead times, and schedule adjustments using ERP systems such as QAD.
Monitor work-in-process and finished goods inventory levels and take action to maintain appropriate balances.
Partner with purchasing and operations to support raw material availability and production alignment.
Serve as a liaison between customer service and the plant regarding order changes, customer priorities, and scheduling needs.
Support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction through proactive planning adjustments.
Lead efforts to automate manual planning transactions and reporting processes through digital tools and system integration.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools for production performance, inventory, and service metrics.
Support and enhance MES functionality to improve data capture, system integration, and process visibility.
Identify process inefficiencies and design digital solutions to improve workflow effectiveness and data accuracy.
Partner with IT, engineering, and operations teams to implement system improvements and digital initiatives.
Perform data analysis, requirements gathering, and gap assessments to support system enhancements.
Lead or support digital transformation projects, including reporting standardization and process automation.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QAD ERP

MES systems

SQL

Access

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / S&OP Analyst to support production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and digital transformation initiatives across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for helping ensure efficient production flow, strong inventory control, and improved visibility into key operational data.

This position combines traditional production planning responsibilities with a strong focus on data analytics, Power BI reporting, MES systems, and digital process optimization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, customer service, IT, and engineering teams to improve planning processes, automate manual activities, and support better business decisions through data.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment, and excellent cross-functional communication skills. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a focus on automation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who understands manufacturing operations and production planning, but also enjoys using data and technology to make processes better. This person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment, translating operational needs into reporting or system improvements, and partnering with multiple teams to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning and Operations

Develop and maintain optimized production schedules across departments.
Manage order entry, lead times, and schedule adjustments using ERP systems such as QAD.
Monitor work-in-process and finished goods inventory levels and take action to maintain appropriate balances-.
Partner with purchasing and operations to support raw material availability and production alignment-.
Serve as a liaison between customer service and the plant regarding order changes, customer priorities, and scheduling needs-.
Support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction through proactive planning adjustments.

Digital, Data, and Automation

Lead efforts to automate manual planning transactions and reporting processes through digital tools and system integration.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools for production performance, inventory, and service metrics.
Support and enhance MES functionality to improve data capture, system integration, and process visibility.
Identify process inefficiencies and design digital solutions to improve workflow effectiveness and data accuracy.
Partner with IT, engineering, and operations teams to implement system improvements and digital initiatives-.
Perform data analysis, requirements gathering, and gap assessments to support system enhancements-.
Lead or support digital transformation projects, including reporting standardization and process automation-.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

Participate in WCM, Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Support ERP and system transitions, upgrades, or integrations.
Provide training and support to users on reporting tools, MES systems, and new digital processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality, cost, productivity, and overall operational performance.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

Experience

3 to 5+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP systems required, with QAD experience preferred.
Experience with MES systems or manufacturing data systems strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Advanced Power BI skills required, including data modeling, dashboards, and visualization.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Experience with MES systems, system integration, or automation tools-.
Familiarity with database tools or data environments such as Access or SQL preferred.

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $80,000 to $110,000. -This pay rate offered can vary depending on location/geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.-

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