Sobre esta vaga de Senior Production Analyst na Illuminate USA
Job Description
In the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.
This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
The Senior Production Analyst is responsible for analyzing manufacturing performance, tracking key production metrics, supporting production planning and scheduling activities, and providing data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency. This role serves as a key liaison between Production, Planning, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate reporting, effective production execution, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Performance Analysis
Develop, maintain, and enhance production performance reporting and analytics.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production performance against established targets and KPIs.
Analyze production output, yield, labor efficiency, downtime, and throughput performance.
Identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare regular production performance reports and management dashboards.
Support root-cause investigations for production losses and operational issues.
Production Changeover Performance Tracking
Track and report production line changeover activities and performance.
Measure changeover duration, efficiency, and impact on production output.
Analyze changeover trends and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve line utilization.
Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to establish and improve changeover performance metrics.
Finished Goods Inventory Analysis
Monitor Finished Goods (FG) inventory levels, aging, movements, and storage utilization.
Analyze inventory trends and identify potential risks related to inventory shortages, excess inventory, or slow-moving products.
Support inventory accuracy initiatives and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Generate routine FG inventory reports for Operations and Management teams.
Assist in balancing production output with inventory and shipment requirements.
Production Planning & Scheduling Support
Support production planning and scheduling activities to ensure alignment with demand, inventory, and operational capacity.
Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules.
Monitor schedule adherence and report production execution performance.
Coordinate with Production Planning, Material Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to support daily operational execution.
Assist with production capacity analysis and production readiness assessments.
Support planning-related data collection, reporting, and system maintenance.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
Develop automated reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve visibility and decision-making.
Standardize reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
Participate in operational improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Support implementation and optimization of ERP, MES, WMS, and reporting systems.
Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree is required in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, operations analysis, supply chain, or a related analytical role. Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other reporting tools preferred.
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
Understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and departments.
At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.
Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
