Global Operations Project Analyst

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization, that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one. All our teams touch on every step of the process, that is why our Operations teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility. The Global Operations Analyst supports the development and execution of key strategic initiatives across our global operations network. In this role, you’ll contribute to building business cases, gathering and analyzing data, and preparing materials that help drive decision-making on high-impact projects. You will learn how to evaluate supply chain performance, assess operational trade-offs, and develop tools and models to support recommendations. This position offers hands-on exposure to global manufacturing, supply chain, and operations strategy in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A curiosity about how global operations, economic trends, and new technologies shape business outcomes is important.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations roles
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Analytical approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail and ability to dig deep to understand the business.
Proficient project management skills
Demonstrate analytical mindset
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Possess strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree pertinent to any cross functional business interactions.
Exposure to a manufacturing environment preferred.
Success in managing multiple projects and changing priorities, making sound decisions and working effectively in a matrix environment.
Capability to establish credibility with different business functions, collaborate with and influence project teams.
Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to establish rapport and credibility.

Responsibilities

Lead 3-4 small to medium scale operations projects for digital transformation, process improvement, and global risk monitoring.
Develop decision ready tools to support faster execution at our in-house manufacturing plants.
Support the review of project plans and proposals, ensuring alignment with business and team objectives.
Schedule, develop agendas for, and facilitate project meetings.
Document discussion with action items to effectively capture meeting topics and drive actions to closure.
Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements, and results.
Ensure changes are fully integrated through follow-up communication, perseverance, and consistency.
Develop the ability to think several steps ahead using change management methodologies.
Provide options to risk mitigation and escalate (when needed) key project hurdles or roadblocks.
Work cross-functionally and globally with Information Technology, Quality & Reliability, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Supply and Demand, Marketing, and other departments.
Leverage analytical mindset and business data to improve operations and product performance across Milwaukee Tool’s supply chain network and conduct research to support business proposals.
Help build business cases by summarizing financial data and turning it into clear recommendations.
Provide multiple “what-if” scenarios to identify the best path to the desired future state and understand their financial and operational impacts.
Perform detailed ad-hoc analysis to support data driven decisions and insights throughout the supply chain.
Stay current on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends to inform strategic project initiatives.
Periodic travel may be required up to 15%