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Manufacturing Operations Analyst

  • Piscataway, NJ, United States

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Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Drive operational excellence initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing sustainable improvements across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, quality, compliance, and inventory accuracy.
  • Facilitate process mapping, workflow analysis, and standardization efforts to improve operational effectiveness.

Data Analytics & KPI Management

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze operational dashboards and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance, inventory health, and process compliance.
  • Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
  • Generate actionable insights through ERP and business intelligence reporting tools to support leadership decision-making.

Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing

  • Support digital transformation initiatives by implementing automated reporting, real-time operational visibility, and digital performance monitoring solutions.
  • Partner with IT, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to deploy digital tools that enhance operational efficiency and inventory governance.
  • Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including connected systems, data integration, predictive analytics, and smart manufacturing solutions.
  • Champion paperless processes and digital workflows to improve data integrity, compliance, and operational agility.

AI & Intelligent Automation

  • Identify opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and predictive analytics to improve forecasting, inventory optimization, anomaly detection, and operational decision-making.
  • Develop AI-enabled reporting and analytical solutions that provide proactive insights for inventory management and manufacturing performance.
  • Support implementation of intelligent process automation solutions that reduce manual effort and enhance process accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and deploy emerging AI technologies that drive business value and operational excellence.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

  • Design, implement, and maintain robotic process automation solutions for repetitive operational and reporting activities.
  • Automate inventory reconciliation, KPI reporting, data validation, master data management, and compliance monitoring processes.
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate manual data entry and streamline workflow execution through automation technologies.
  • Measure and track automation benefits, including productivity gains, cycle time reduction, error elimination, and cost savings.

Inventory Governance & Compliance

  • Perform root cause analysis and variance investigations to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen process controls.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP requirements, internal controls, and inventory governance standards.
  • Support audit readiness through effective documentation, reporting, and process monitoring.

Root Cause Analysis & CAPA Support

  • Conduct investigations into inventory discrepancies, operational deviations, and process failures.
  • Support CAPA development, implementation, effectiveness monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize analytical and digital tools to identify recurring issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.

Compliance & Process Governance

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, GMP requirements, and inventory control procedures.
  • Monitor process compliance through trend analysis, audits, and performance reviews.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing operational data, documentation, and compliance evidence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Commercial teams to resolve operational issues and improve business processes.
  • Serve as a key operational resource for process performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for process excellence, automation, and operational analytics.
  • Communicate performance metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Core Competencies

  • Operational Excellence
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Digital Transformation
  • Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Data Analytics & Visualization
  • KPI Development & Performance Management
  • Process Automation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • CAPA Support & Effectiveness Monitoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • ERP / MES / WMS Systems
  • Compliance & Governance
  • Business Intelligence & Reporting

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