Production Analyst

allnex•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Production Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our production and inventory data by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining information across multiple systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align physical operations with system data, identify discrepancies, and support continuous improvements. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and contributing to operational excellence, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred), specifically in production transactions, inventory management, or process order execution.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
Exposure to production accounting, inventory reconciliation, or material variance analysis is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Associate’s degree or at least two years of college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and ensure the accuracy of ERP production transactions (SAP or equivalent) by executing all production postings, inventory movements, and adjustments in a timely and accurate manner to maintain system integrity.
Drive compliance with production accounting processes by validating batch data, reviewing completed batch tickets, and resolving discrepancies before system entry.
Manage production data flow by collecting and transferring batch sheets, logs, and operational data into business systems, ensuring alignment between physical operations and SAP records.
Perform variance analysis and reconciliation of process orders and material usage versus standards; recommend and implement BOM and routing updates to improve accuracy and cost control.
Ensure inventory accuracy and visibility through cycle counts, variance investigations, adjustments, and by leading coordination of physical inventory activities.
Monitor production order execution by reviewing daily status versus schedule, ensuring all orders are properly confirmed, closed, and aligned across SAP and shop floor documentation.
Analyze and report operational performance metrics, including distillate recovery balances and KPI updates, to support data-driven decision-making.
Support cross-functional operations and compliance by maintaining manifests and production records, ensuring readiness for quality release and shipment, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.