Sr. Operations Analyst

Careen•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Windings, Inc., we’re looking for someone who can see patterns before others do, turn operational complexity into clarity, and help shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization. This is a high-impact role that sits at the center of Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance. You’ll partner directly with executive leadership to transform raw operational data into actionable business intelligence that drives smarter decisions, stronger margins, and scalable growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving operational puzzles, and get excited about dashboards, predictive analytics, and continuous improvement — this role was built for you. This position can sit in either our Eden Prairie, MN location or at our main facility in New Ulm, MN

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7 years of analytical experience within manufacturing operations
Experience building KPI frameworks, dashboards, and executive reporting tools
Strong understanding of manufacturing data, costing, throughput, and operational metrics
Power BI, Tableau, or other visualization tools
Advanced Excel and Power Query skills
SQL and data modeling experience
ERP/MRP system experience
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S., or undergo additional steps for ITAR/EAR compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience With Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing
SIOP/S&OP processes
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Multi-site or global manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Create executive-level dashboards and automated reporting tools using platforms like Power BI or Tableau
Develop visualizations that provide insight into operational performance across Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain
Deliver real-time visibility into KPIs, trends, bottlenecks, and business performance
Analyze sales orders, manufacturing cycles, inventory, throughput, and margin trends
Support SIOP/S&OP planning and operational forecasting
Identify opportunities for margin expansion, working capital improvement, and operational efficiency
Help leadership prioritize long-range investments and growth initiatives
Uncover cost reduction opportunities through product and process analysis (Engineering)
Optimize scheduling, capacity planning, and production flow across sites (Operations)
Analyze nonconformance trends and Cost of Quality (CoQ) drivers (Quality)
Improve inventory turns and support supply continuity strategies (Supply Chain)
Provide visibility into safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Help drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Use EOS/Traction methodologies to support accountability and execution