Manufacturing Operations Analyst

DNP IMS America Corporation; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Operations Analyst in Concord, NC. The role drives data collection, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement of KPIs across production.

You will develop dashboards, support ERP integrations, and collaborate with IT to optimize data flows, leveraging IIoT, cloud services, and automation to enable informed decisions.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technology/engineering/business analytics discipline or 3+ years data analytics experience in manufacturing/supply chain.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel usage, including formulas, Pivot Tables, Charts, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, linking data to Access.
• Experience developing/debugging complex VBA code and building data collection/analysis/reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends in cost, variance, and efficiency.
• Support SQL, MS Access, and Excel-based applications used daily in operations.
• Assist with plant connectivity via IIoT and Cloud Data Services for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with IT on ERP structure, security, integrations, and internal/self-developed software/hardware solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve SIOP processes.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize critical process information.
• Develop and train teams on tools that optimize internal processes and work instructions.
• Manage tools like Smartsheet for project management and RPA for desktop apps.

Skills

Data analytics

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in technology/engineering/business analytics

3+ years data analytics in manufacturing/supply chain

Tools

SQL

MS Access

MS Excel

VBA

Smartsheet

RPA

Job description

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Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Full Time Professional DAI1 - NC, Concord, NC, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose:

The Operations Analyst will be integral to the collection, analysis, reporting, and use of data that drives continuous improvement on key performance indicators. The operations analyst will use their knowledge and skill in a variety of software applications to streamline processes and improve cross functional collaboration. Through the application of recent technology (including A.I.), support the transformation of people, process and procedural data and information into on-demand, interactive content.

Responsibilities:

• Establish/improve tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends related to cost, variance, and efficiency in each production process.
• Further develop and support existing SQL, MS Access, and MS Excel based applications integral to the operation’s daily functions.
• Support the continued efforts on plant connectivity through IIoT and Cloud Data Services that gather machine and process level data for more informed decision making.
• Collaborate with IT on the structure, security, integration, and support of ERP systems and integrations, internal and self-developed applications, Software, and Hardware solutions.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports that simplify the presentation and visualization of data and critical process information.
• Develop, Implement, and Train others on technology and tools focused on optimizing internal processes and work instructions to simplify operator level direction.
• Manage operations level tools such as Smartsheet for Project Management and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for desktop applications.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technology/engineering/business analytics discipline.
• In lieu of degree, at least 3 years direct experience in a data analytics role in manufacturing or supply chain organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel user / developer, experienced in creating advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables, Charts, using XLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and linking data to Access database tables and queries.
• Experience developing and debugging complex VBA code.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve data collection, presentation, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Competencies/Capability

• Advanced Microsoft Access user / developer experienced in creating databases, tables, advanced queries, linking tables, advanced forms, automatic updates/links, and VBA code.
• Demonstrated experience using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and/or machine learning/artificial intelligence tools.
• IIoT, Machine Data Connectivity via OPCUA, Ethernet, etc. and Cloud Systems (AWS, Azure, MT Connect)
• ERP use and knowledge, Epicor Kinetic preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours
• The ability to use arms/hands/fingers to feel and reach
• Must be able to hear and talk to communicate with team members
• Must be able to push/pull/ lift at least 15 lbs. individually and 50 lbs. with the help of a team member

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DNP IAM is a 100 percent U.S. subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) – the world’s largest manufacturer of dye-sublimation media for photo printers and thermal transfer ribbons and barcode printers. DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation has the broadest selection of solutions for the photo retail market and products designed to address retailer’s specific business goals and objectives—backed by the quality and reliability today’s customers expect. Manufacturing, sales, and development offices of dye-sublimation media for photo printers are in Concord, NC, and more information is available at www.dnpphoto.com/en-us/ .

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.