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Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC

Jr. Manufacturing Analyst

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $55,000–$65,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: West Hartford, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.

$92,397 / year median in Connecticut

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

Junior Manufacturing Analyst We're looking for a detail-oriented Junior Manufacturing Analyst to help us understand how well our production lines are running, dig into data to spot inefficiencies, and work with operators and engineers to make our processes faster, safer, and more cost-effective. If you like solving practical problems, this is the job for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Gather and analyze production data from various sources (ERP systems, spreadsheets, shop floor reports, etc.) Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on key performance metrics (yield, downtime, scrap, etc.) Assist with root cause analysis for process issues and help implement corrective actions Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma projects Collaborate with production staff, engineers, and management to collect information and implement solutions Maintain documentation related to process changes, standard operating procedures, and best practices

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools (like Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and communicating with shop floor personnel Eagerness to learn new processes and technologies Good organizational and communication skills Nice to

Have:

Experience with ERP or MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.) Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies Previous internship or work experience in a manufacturing or operations setting

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person