Manufacturing Ops Analytics & Process Improvement Lead

AWT Labels & Packaging; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AWT Labels & Packaging is seeking an experienced Operations Analyst to transform manufacturing data into actionable insights, drive process improvements, and support cross-functional execution. The role collaborates with departments to improve service, quality, efficiency, and profitability across locations.

The position combines analytics, project coordination, and problem-solving responsibilities, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork within a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, business analytics, production planning, inventory management, or related field.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and operational improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, material planning, scheduling, purchasing, or customer support processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and validate operational performance data and reporting to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities that impact service, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools, automation, and data visibility to improve accuracy, efficiency, decision-making, and overall business performance.
• Support continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives through Kaizen events, metric development, action tracking, corrective actions, and system improvement projects.
• Monitor, analyze, and report Process Error (PE) transactions, waste, quality, service, and efficiency metrics to ensure accurate defect and loss classification, identify trends, and drive operational performance improvements.
• Assist with system implementations, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Serve as a cross-functional resource to support business objectives, resolve issues, and ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor backlog, inventory, production status, delivery performance, and capacity constraints to identify risks, support customer commitments, and drive proactive resolution activities.
• Investigate and resolve issues impacting inventory accuracy, material availability, order fulfillment, production execution, and customer service performance.
• Coordinate follow-up actions related to operational issues, continuous improvement initiatives, and business projects.
• Compile, analyze, and distribute reports supporting production, scheduling, customer service, inventory management, and operational performance.
• Evaluate operational impacts associated with new business opportunities, product changes, customer requirements, and growth initiatives while communicating risks and recommending solutions.
• Assist with new customer onboarding, business implementation, and product launch activities, including RFQ support, qualification testing, production readiness reviews, job setup validation, and launch coordination.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Data analysis

Process mapping

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 year degree)

Tools

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AWT Labels & Packaging is seeking an experienced Operations Analyst to transform manufacturing data into actionable insights, drive process improvements, and support cross-functional execution. The role collaborates with departments to improve service, quality, efficiency, and profitability across locations.

The position combines analytics, project coordination, and problem-solving responsibilities, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork within a