Manufacturing Planning & Cost Analytics Specialist

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCELLS in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking an Operations Planning Specialist to analyze production KPIs across ingots, wafers, cells, or modules. You will collaborate with engineers to develop production plans that meet output goals while minimizing costs and tracking cost-related metrics such as cycle time and productivity.

The role involves daily and monthly variance analyses, CAPEX data review to identify discrepancies, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and technology adoption to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong data analytics and financial/cost analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel with complex models.
• Team-based, deadline-driven performer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and facilitate production KPIs for ingots, wafers, cells, or modules.
• Partner with engineers to craft production plans meeting output goals while minimizing costs.
• Track production changes and key cost metrics like cycle time and productivity.
• Conduct daily/monthly variance analyses to address cost deviations.
• Analyze CAPEX data to identify cost discrepancies and improve CAPEX efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and assess new manufacturing technologies.
• Resolve day-to-day cost/budget issues in factory operations.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial analysis

Cost analysis

Analytical visualization

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

QCELLS in Cartersville, Georgia is seeking an Operations Planning Specialist to analyze production KPIs across ingots, wafers, cells, or modules. You will collaborate with engineers to develop production plans that meet output goals while minimizing costs and tracking cost-related metrics such as cycle time and productivity.

The role involves daily and monthly variance analyses, CAPEX data review to identify discrepancies, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and technology adoption to