Production Labor Factor Analyst (On-Site Only, 1st shift Mon-Fri)

Component Repair Technologies; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Shift premiums

Job summary

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Production Labor Analyst to provide detailed analysis of labor factors for the production department, customer program management and executive teams.

You will deliver trend analyses, program data comparisons, and labor factor summaries with recommended continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports production planning and industrialization, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accurate hourly distributions and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in manufacturing and/or aerospace repair in a responsible position.
• Ability to work independently and identify trends with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience with projects/assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed hour(s) analysis for Production, Customer Program Management, and Management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Analyze labor factor actuals vs projections and identify trends to improve accuracy.
• Review statistical data on Variable Labor Factor accuracy and suggest improvements to VLF usage.
• Collaborate with Production and Customer Program Departments to highlight program issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Conduct production analysis including time gates affecting hourly distribution and capacity planning.
• Assist with Industrialization to project labor factor hours.
• Approve labor factor changes to maintain consistency, standards, and accuracy.
• Audit work instruction standards – Labor type.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

2- or 4-year technical degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Labor Analyst provides detailed analysis and visibility to labor factors for the production department, customer program management, and executive management teams. Analysis includes labor factor results, program specific data, current trends, comparisons to prior results and a labor factor summary with recommended continuous improvement initiatives.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.

In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.

For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world‑class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.

Visit www.componentrepair.com and www.safran-group.com for more information. Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world‑class workforce.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide Production Department, Customer Program Management Department and Management team with detailed hour(s) analysis monthly, quarterly, and annually.


2. Analyze and report labor factor actuals vs. projections, identify trends for areas of opportunities to increase the accuracy of the labor factor.


3. Review and report statistical data on Variable Labor Factor(s) (VLF) accuracy rate for each department, including suggestions and / or alterations to the current VLF being utilized.


4. Collaborate with Production Department and Customer Program Departments to highlight program issues, trends, opportunities.


5. Detailed analysis of production to include time gates that impact production department hourly distribution and capacity planning.


6. Assist with Industrialization process to determine projected labor factor hours.


7. Confirm / approve labor factor change request to ensure consistency, standards, and accuracy are maintained.


8. Audit work instruction standards – Labor type.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of two years’ experience in the field of manufacturing and/or aerospace repair in a responsible position.


2. Proven experience as a self-starter who can work independently and apply strong conceptual thinking in identifying trends and effective solutions with minimal direction.


3. Previous experience with projects and assignments that demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills.


4. Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks and initiatives within defined timelines.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. A two or four-year degree in technical discipline is preferred.


2. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability and experience to create, troubleshoot, and optimize complex Excel formulas.


3. Knowledge of general shop procedures and industrial technical experience helpful.


4. Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.

Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.

Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift.

Able to manually operate office equipment.

COMPANY BENEFITS

1. CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program (no premiums for employee and family) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution. Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance.


2. The company offers a 401k program with company match.


3. Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.


4. Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.


5. Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.


6. To review other benefits, visit our website at www.componentrepair.com/careers or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComponentRepair to see, “what we are up to.”

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KEYWORDS

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V.

CRT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health andwell‑beingof its employees. It is the Company’s policy to only hire individuals who do not usedrugs.All candidates will be screened for drug use prior to hire. Employment opportunities at CRT are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job‑related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. CRT complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity.