Value Stream Analyst

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA•Laconia, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an VS Analyst, you will help plan and execute efficient production flow for the company’s goods, data, and information. Using your strong excel and analytical skills, you will design scheduling and staffing models that optimize labor, production volume, capacity, and efficiency.

Requirements

Communication Skills
Analysts need more than math skills to estimate numerical data
Analysts need to present their findings or translate the data into understandable documents
Write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas
Analytical Skills
Develop standardized and custom reports
Analysts work with large amounts of data: facts, figures, and analyses
Ability to see through the data and analyze it to find conclusions
Critical Thinking
Analysts must look at the numbers, trends, and data to arrive at new conclusions based on the findings
Attention to Detail
Data is precise; therefore, Analysts must make sure they are vigilant in their analysis to come to the correct conclusions
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Create capacity-feasible production schedules that promote a smooth and efficient operation
Work with functional departments to develop plans to efficiently use resources to produce maximum revenue
Forecast long term capacity needs
Propose staffing requirement based on customer needs, upcoming work, and historical data
Highlight operational issues and proactively recommend activities to minimize impact to production
Evaluate current customer and operational strategies and recommend improvements
Gather data and develop/analyze/communicate information/results/conclusions, i.e. operational dashboard, reports, inventory, capacity, etc.
Provide concise information for daily stand-up deliverables
Gather necessary information for management and customer meetings
Model effective communication, leadership, and partnership with other departments, suppliers, and customers
Continuously grow and develop your operational knowledge and leadership capabilities by participating in professional development opportunities
Alignment with Smith’s values of safety, respect, quality, integrity, open communication, and profit
Consistently, regularly, and predicably be at work and on time.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.