Plant Operations Analyst

The N2 Company•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Analyst works closely with print leadership to keep daily operations running smoothly, improve manufacturing processes, and maintain reliable equipment at The N2 Company's Irving print facility. This hands-on role uses production data to identify and implement improvements, coordinates maintenance workflows, and collaborates with shift teams to increase efficiency and production output. The position offers opportunities to develop operational expertise and grow toward future plant leadership roles. It is an in-person position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Interviews are conducted by phone and on-site at the print facility in Irving, Texas. The annual salary is $65,000–$70,000.

Requirements

Two to four or more years of experience in manufacturing, commercial printing, industrial production, or supply chain logistics, or a relevant college degree.
Experience using Qlik, Power BI, or advanced Excel to analyze operational data, identify bottlenecks, and communicate insights.
Experience with maintenance management systems, work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment downtime tracking.
Understanding of process improvement, including creating SOPs, mapping workflows, and applying 5S principles.
Clear and confident communication with production teams, maintenance staff, and plant leadership.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with commercial printing equipment such as HP PageWide and Indigo presses, Hunkeler sheeters, or Muller Martini and Horizon binders.
Experience reviewing machine error logs and equipment performance data using tools such as HP PrintOS.
Ability to analyze equipment investments, production costs, and inventory expenses to support business decisions.
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles, including root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow into future plant leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

Update standard operating procedures, implement 5S practices, and reduce production waste.
Analyze equipment investments, inventory, and operating costs to identify savings and improve efficiency.
Partner with IT and software teams to improve shop-floor systems, resolve technical issues, and support prepress automation.
Manage CMMS data and collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
Monitor production workflows, resolve job delays, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
Conduct time-and-motion studies across production equipment to improve workflows and productivity.
Perform monthly inventory counts and reconcile material records to maintain accurate stock levels.

Benefits

Full health care coverage for the employee and family.
Complimentary basic dental coverage.
Access to a licensed nutritionist.
Employee Assistance Program with complimentary mental health resources and additional support services.
401(k) plan with company match.
Financial planning services.
$7,000 contribution toward the purchase of a first home through the First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Paid time off, including a paid week-long Holiday Break each year.
Three-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
Paid maternity leave of twelve weeks and paid paternity leave of two weeks.
Pet care insurance and discounts.
Opportunity to make a difference through N2GIVES.