Strategic Manufacturing Analyst & Growth Leader (Relocation)

Talentify; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalQuest is seeking a Business Analyst to lead growth and strengthen connections between operations, financial performance, customer communication and business development. This high-impact role requires turning strategy into execution in a manufacturing setting.

You will influence long-term strategy, profitability, and resource optimization across two facilities, with travel as needed. This is a leadership position in a dynamic, expanding company.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, business development, or a related field.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency with financial analysis, inventory management, and operational metrics.
• Strong business acumen with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication with employees, customers, vendors, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute MetalQuest’s long-term operational and business strategy, with a focus on lean manufacturing and KPIs.
• Partner with the VP of Finance to evaluate customers, contracts, partnerships and opportunities, balancing revenue potential with capacity and profitability.
• Develop manufacturing financial plans, monitor performance, drive corrective actions, and build ROI models for capital investments.
• Anticipate business challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provide strategic leadership to production teams across both facilities, ensuring cross-departmental communication and alignment.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Coordinators to optimize inventory, identify long-term capacity needs, and develop risk-mitigation strategies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Financial analysis

Inventory management

Operational metrics

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Job description

MetalQuest is seeking a Business Analyst to lead growth and strengthen connections between operations, financial performance, customer communication and business development. This high-impact role requires turning strategy into execution in a manufacturing setting.

You will influence long-term strategy, profitability, and resource optimization across two facilities, with travel as needed. This is a leadership position in a dynamic, expanding company.