Production Senior Analyst

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Production Execution & Performance Management 

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met 

• Monitor production performance (output, cycle time, quality, schedule adherence) and take immediate action to address gaps 

• Drive execution of production plans, line balancing and priorities as needed to meet changing demand and conditions 

• Communicate daily production status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership 

• Production Ramp & Process Stabilization 

• Support early-stage production ramp, including stabilization of processes, workforce, and output 

• Identify and escalate production issues, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve root causes 

• Ensure consistent execution of defined processes, even in evolving or changing conditions 

• Drive actions to recover production shortfalls and meet customer commitments 

• Team Leader & Workforce Development 

• Directly supervise and develop hourly production employees (assemblers, testers, Brazers, wireman operators, etc.) 

• Provide coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and reinforce standard work 

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement 

• Foster two-way communication and maintain strong engagement within the team 

• Safety & Quality Ownership 

• Enforce all safety and environmental regulations and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed 

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures 

• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of quality issues in production 

• Reinforce proper use of work instructions and standard operating procedures 

• Operational Coordination & Cross-Functional Alignment 

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to address process, equipment and production issues 

• Coordinate activities across departments to ensure smooth production flow 

• Support implementation of process improvements, new equipment, and operational changes 

• Planning & Scheduling 

• Develop and maintain work schedules and production plans to meet customer demand 

• Adjust schedules and manpower allocation based on production needs and changing priorities 

• Maintain visibility to capacity constraints and escalate risks as needed 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Required 

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment 

• Experience supporting production ramps, new product introduction (NPI), or early-stage manufacturing environments 

• Proven ability to manage production teams in a fast-paced, changing environment 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive action to resolve production issues 

• Preferred 

• Experience in HVAC/Thermal assembly-based manufacturing environments 

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles 

• Hands on Experience with Oracle system 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience  

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods