Senior Operations Analyst

Senior Operations Analyst Hollstadt Consulting

• 4.0 Eden Prairie, MN Job Details $85,000
• $105,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Research Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Minnesota
• Other Hollstadt Overview Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel.

When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations. Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Hollstadt Consulting and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel at any time.

Job Description Role :

Senior Operations Analyst Location :

Eden Prairie, MN or New Ulm, MN (if in Eden Prairie, there will be some travel to New Ulm as needed)

Salary :

$85,000

• $105,000

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Sr. Operations Analyst is a critical, data-driven role designed to support the Vice President of Engineering and Operations in navigating the complexities of a high-growth, matrixed manufacturing environment. This position acts as the analytical engine of the Executive Team, transforming raw data from cross-functional workstreams into actionable insights and predictive dashboards that drive scalable organic and acquisitive growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dashboard Creation & Performance Visualization Develop and maintain integrated dashboards to visualize and analyze business performance across the Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain function Create automated reporting tools for site-specific performance to ensure organizational capabilities are scalable and consistent with strategic and annual planning initiatives Utilize Traction EOS methodologies to provide data-driven visibility into continuous improvement efforts in safety, quality, and cost Data Research & Strategic Insights Identify trends and anomalies in sales orders and manufacturing cycles to improve margin expansion and margin protection Collaborate with cross functional leadership to drive the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process Leverage data and market trends to support strategic planning of long-range priorities including infrastructure investments

Cross-Functional Matrix Support Project Engineering:

Evaluate patterns in cost of goods sold to identify high impact cost reduction opportunities in process and design of products

Operational Master Scheduling:

Analyze throughput data and financial performance to optimize the movement of production between global sites

Quality & Compliance:

Monitor nonconformance and corrective action trends enabling internal and supplier actions to reduce Cost of Quality (CoQ)

Supply Chain:

Identify opportunities to improve inventory turns to drive working capital improvements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required or equivalent experience

Experience :

5-7 years of experience in data analysis within a manufacturing environment Experience developing KPI frameworks, predictive dashboards, and executive-level operational reporting Experience supporting multi-site or global operations preferred

Knowledge/Skills :

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau Advanced analytical and technical skills including SQL, Excel/Power Query, data modeling, and automated reporting development Strong understanding of manufacturing operations including BOMs, routings, labor standards, throughput analysis, and manufacturing costing methodologies Understanding of Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing, SIOP/S&OP processes, and capacity planning methodologies highly preferred Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement principles Strong financial and operational acumen including margin analysis, cost of quality (CoQ), inventory optimization, and working capital improvement Ability to synthesize complex operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills Accountability Metrics (KPIs) The Operational Analyst will be measured by their ability to provide visibility into the following: Category Primary Dashboards & Analysis Support Operational Visibility SIOP tracking; Site level capacity & demand; Operational roadmap planning Execution On-Time to Commit (OTTC); Program Budget vs. Actual (BVA); Quality/Safety Cost of Quality (CoQ) drivers; Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) visualization Financial Inventory Turn reporting; Working Capital Improvement tracking; Margin Expansion analysis Innovation New Product Introduction (NPI) Cycle Time tracking; R D ROI reporting

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits + Perks Comprehensive Benefit Plan Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between! Remarketing Process Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise. Professional Development Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI). 401k + Matching One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor. Bonus Opportunities We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we'll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we'll pay you $1,000! Ongoing Support & Networking We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team

• so you never have to feel like you are going it alone.

We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.