Production Management Assistant

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) match

Unused PTO payout

Relocation package available

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking an Operations Analyst to develop and sustain efficient methods across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to boost profitability. You will calculate production capacity, coordinate with teams on progress, and assist the manager with technician attendance and performance reviews on the compound semiconductor laser chip line.

You will collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to meet goals, build dashboards, and drive projects that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to derive insights from data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across management and teams.
• Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and data tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL and LabVIEW is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and engineering to meet Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• Determine metrics and create dashboards to monitor progress for leadership.
• Drive projects to increase productivity, reduce lead time, improve quality and cut costs.
• Identify manufacturing capabilities and limitations; calculate production capacity and coordinate with production control.
• Improve labor productivity via Lean Manufacturing methods and best practices.
• Assist with technician time cards and performance data collection.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MES/ERP systems

SQL

LabVIEW

Job description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to develop and sustain efficient operational methods across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions to improve profitability. The role is responsible for calculating and maintaining production capacity, coordinating with various teams to manage production progress, and assisting the manager with technician attendance and performance reviews on the compound semiconductor laser chip production line.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to understand operations and develop solutions that meet Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• Determine metrics and create comprehensive dashboards to monitor progress and effectively communicate with leadership.
• Drive projects to increase productivity, reduce lead time, improve quality, and achieve cost savings.
• Identify manufacturing capabilities and limitations; calculate production capacity and coordinate with the production control team.
• Improve labor productivity through the development and deployment of best-known methods and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assist with technician time card approvals in a timely manner and performance data collection and analysis.
• Support chemical management, including incoming material inspection, registry, inventory counting, and restocking follow-up.
• Provide training and instruction to the cleanroom cleaning team.
• Coordinate with various teams on cleanroom incidents, including safety alarms, environmental abnormalities, and equipment repairs (e.g., tablets, laptops, facility systems).
• Develop and document procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions and develop strategies based on data.
• Knowledge of MES and ERP systems (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SQL and other programming languages (preferred).
• LabVIEW programming experience is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of management and diverse functional teams.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing a smock.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Location

• This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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