Operations Analyst

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director Operations, the Operations Analyst will be responsible to study, design, and implement methods and process improvements for both manufacturing and administrative departments. They will apply data analysis principles to help leverage data to help optimize operations, enhance efficiency and drive strategic decision-making. This role will be responsible for preparing plans, conducting support studies, and providing analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations.

As an Operations Analyst, your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct studies and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and/or utilization of personnel, equipment, materials and utilities.
• Identify, collect, and transform datasets into actionable insights using statistical techniques, machine learning models and predictive analytics.
• Initiates cost reduction projects and assists with implementation, which may include capital equipment justification by determining cost vs. benefit and return on investment.
• Design and implement predictive models and algorithms that deliver value for internal customers, support key stakeholders, and optimize operational performance.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean Six Sigma concepts.
• Build dashboards, visualizations, interfaces, and reports that effectively communicate complex analytical results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Works with Production Management and IT personnel to develop and/or modify reporting systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis with the objective of supporting productivity improvement.
• Develops and maintains a direct labour standards database for production cost estimating, through time study and/or work sampling.
• Develop and perform analytics related to supply chain and production planning.
• Evaluate business forecasts and pinpoint any areas of vulnerability of company requirements.
• Able to build and run queries from databases in order to develop and maintain regular weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting including building/maintenance of Business Intelligence dashboards and tools
  Monitor Target Costs against Proposal Costs.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA) and/or Information Technology (IT) to rollout and sustain process improvement changes.
• Ability to manage, sort and provide insight from large data sets.
• Ability to seek opportunities for cost savings and processes improvements through data analytics.
• Maintain data integrity of ERP system and fix errors or omissions where required.

What you require to be successful in the Role:

• 3 yr College diploma in Industrial Engineering Technology (University degree in Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry is required;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft BI and ERP systems;
• Effective computer skills including, excel spreadsheets and database creation, maintenance and update;
• Knowledge of Work measurement using Pre-Determined Time Standards, Time Study, Work Sampling.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and SPC
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to display data effectively;
• Good organization skills;
• Effective customer service skills;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills;
• Works well within a team.

Benefits of working with DRS Pivotal Power

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts at local gym facilities
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to com-plimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off