Operations Planning & Systems Analyst

A.W. Chesterton Company•Minden, LA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-driven pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer! Job Summary: The Operations Planning and System Analyst is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and tracking all repair activities associated with the industrial rotating equipment, including vertical turbine pumps, multistage pumps, slit-case pumps, ANSI pumps, and other high energy pumping systems. This position serves as the central coordination point between customers, sales, engineering, procurement, vendors, and shop operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
Ability to use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers).
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to lift equipment and perform physically demanding tasks.
Technical industrial experience
Mechanical Seal/Pump assemblyand/or product knowledge
Mechanical ability and light machining experience
Industrial process experience
Possesses knowledge of subject matter.
4 – 6 years of relevant experience in pump repair, mechanical seals, or industrial maintenance.
Background in millwright work, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of repair for mechanical seal assembly, rotating equipment/pump systems.
Proven experience in field service or manufacturing environments.
Organization skills and attention to detail
Communication and customer service skills
Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and analyze situations.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Computer and phone skills required
Able to write and administrate documents
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Handles moderate to complex issues.
Work is highly independent.
Must possess a high degree of organizational skill and attention to detail.
High degree of math, measuring and calibration ability.

Responsibilities

Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
Develop and maintain the master repair planning schedule for all shop and field service projects.
Prioritize work based on customer commitments, criticality, resource availability, and operational objectives.
Coordinate labor requirements across mechanical, machining, welding, balancing, coating, inspection, and field-service functions.
Clearly communicate shift expectations and create and manage critical path schedules.
Monitor schedule performance and adjust priorities to improve throughput.
Collaborates with management and shares responsibility for on-time delivery (DSL) and schedule adherence.
Monitor critical components and services to minimize schedule delays. Coordinate and expedite as necessary
Run planning meetings with clear direction and expectations to achieve schedule adherence goals.
Create and manage critical path schedules.
Set shift expectations to meet customer deadlines
Coordinate project milestones from equipment receipt through shipment and invoicing.
Work closely with Shop Leads, Machinists, Pump Mechanics, and Field Service personnel to optimize workflow.
Coordinate resource loading and labor utilization.
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and identify schedule risks.
Facilitate daily production meetings and communicate priorities.
Communicate project status internally and externally.
Coordinate shipping schedules and customer delivery requirements.
Perform post-job reviews to evaluate profitability and schedule performance.
Support ISO, quality, and safety compliance requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
"Grandternity" leave for new grandparents
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!