Operations Analyst Specialist

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Production Manager __ Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory) In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Production department activities. Each day, you will support process improvement teams. You will also showcase your expertise by developing and communicating periodic trend and performance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The work model for the role is: {onsite} This role is contributing to the ELSP Division in Senatobia, US. This Position Reports to, Integrated Product Unit Manager You will be mainly accountable for: Production Data AnalyzingAnalyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to develop optimized production balance Identify SKU mix strategies to balance efficiency and customer service levels Collaborate with schedulers, planners and production teams on schedule feasibility Recommend schedule adjustments based on resource constraints and material availability Planning and analyzing of Sub-assemblies for better utilization of assembly lines Order & SKU Optimization Analyze order patterns, volumes, and delivery requirements Evaluate SKU groupings and batch sizes for optimal production efficiency Identify high-mix, low-volume orders and recommend consolidation strategies Develop production mix models to balance throughput and efficiency Performance Analysis & Reporting Track and analyze key production metrics (throughput, cycle time, efficiency, FPY) Generate daily/weekly production performance reports and dashboards Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes of inefficiencies from the data Benchmark performance against targets and historical data Continuous Improvement Conduct data-driven analysis to provide feedback for improvement opportunities Propose feedback and measure impact post-implementation of improvements Recommend changes to production sequencing, changeover procedures, and line setup Cross-functional CollaborationPartner with Production Supervisors on the line optimization strategies Support schedulers and planners with data driven feedback Liaise with Supply Chain on material availability and constraints Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business analyst, Engineering Management, Data Analysist, or related engineering field, Master's degree is a plus 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or operations analysis Demonstrated experience analyzing production data and identifying efficiency opportunities Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, SKU management, or production scheduling Technical & Analytical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Python, R, SQL is plus Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or production tracking software Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles Ability to interpret production metrics and manufacturing KPIs Data analysis and problem-solving mindset Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.