FlexSteel - Manufacturing Analyst I

Cactus Wellhead•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Analyst supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating work orders, materials, inventory, and production planning through ERP systems and accurate tracking of output and metrics. The role also assists with month-end close, continuous improvement initiatives, and administrative tasks to help ensure manufacturing processes are timely, efficient, and well controlled. The position is based in Baytown, Texas. It generally operates in a professional office environment, normally in an office or from home as needed by the business, with occasional work at a branch location or manufacturing facility. Visits may involve exposure to loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, and other industrial or field hazards. Required safety practices include wearing PPE, following safety procedures, participating in safety training, completing required safety certifications, and complying with environmental regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge and proficient skills using Microsoft Office and ERP Visual Enterprise.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Experience with inventory planning.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, and talk and hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and walk or stand periodically.
Ability to maintain sustained concentration on computer screens and work under deadlines with frequent interruptions.
May be required to complete pre-employment drug screening, background checks, medical examinations, or safety certifications.
May be required to hold a valid driver's license, wear PPE, work in various weather conditions, and travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

Initiate, distribute, and monitor work orders.
Request material issuance for all work orders.
Enter purchase requisitions as needed.
Compare planned builds with customer need dates and track on-time completion.
Support all Connections manufacturing activities.
Monitor month-end activities required for timely closing.
Participate in future continuous improvement project implementation.
Use ERP Material Planning and Manufacturing Windows.
Issue ERP manufacturing work orders for production runs and distribute them to appropriate personnel.
Track actual manufacturing output against budgeted and planned output.
Assist with inventory counts.
Prepare work orders for outside services, request purchase orders, and monitor them.
Report daily and weekly metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wear required personal protective equipment, follow safety protocols, participate in regular safety training, complete required safety certifications, and comply with environmental regulations.