Program Analyst - Turlock, United States - Associated Feed

Description

Program Analyst

Salary Range:
$67, $80,000.00


Location:
Turlock, CA


SUMMARY
The Program Analyst is responsible for leading and improving assigned programs and projects.

Working collaboratively with plant management, this person will design, source, implement, and improve programs to support operational and quality improvement in several different manufacturing locations and plants.

This role is vital in understanding capital needs. The primary focus of this role is to improve operational performance.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Takes the lead with new programs, developing relationships with vendors, sourcing solutions, acting as the champion for the project, and communicating progress to manufacturing leadership.

Collaboratively works with plant management and quality management to understand opportunities in operations
Collects, manages, and analyzes all data to derive solutions or reveal opportunities for improvement
Creates reports and analyses for all levels of the organization from supervisor to executive leadership as assigned

Understands and stays up to date with program solutions available in the feed industry such as automation, electronic management of data, etc.

Acts as project manager once the solution has been procured. This includes, design of the project plan, stakeholder meetings, kick off meetings, team meetings, and communication with total company leadership
Accountable for increasing performance of operations including:

Increasing run rates and, thus, capacity
Increasing uptime and available machine hours
Ensuring quality is maintained at the highest level
Ensuring labor efficiency is improved using automation and staffing tools
All other projects as identified through collaboration with the operations team

Works collaboratively with all departments including Sales, Dispatch/Transportation, and other areas to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
Provides technical and managerial expertise to solve problems, makes recommendations and oversees implementation of improvements
Maintains all required documentation and records, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Recommends capital improvement projects, equipment replacement and staffing levels
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


Knowledge of:
Advanced math and critical thinking skills
Data analysis and solution evaluation
Statistical analysis and ability to report and explain business processes that have a statistical significance to the company and fall outside of acceptable standard deviations


Ability to:
Influence, motivate and effectively operate within a team
Organize due diligence, and decision-making processes
Multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
Effectively exercise discretion and authority
Make complex decisions
Work with vendors regarding solutions and priorities

Minimum Job Requirements, Experience and

Training Guidelines:
Bachelor's degree or

equivalent experience in a data analytics or project management role
Strong organizational skills in tracking, scheduling, and coordinating data collection and analysis
Demonstrated effectiveness at working in a collaborative team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate staff and facilitate change
Computer proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, timekeeping, production management and inventory control systems; SAP experience desired
California driver's license and insurable DMV record

SPECIAL DEMANDS
Be flexible and open to new ways of doing things.
Frequent standing and/or long period of time on feet
Occasional bending, squatting, and kneeling
Occasional grasping, holding, and reaching
Constant use of overall vision
Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
Frequent co-worker contact; occasional working alone
Frequent exposure to loud noise
Available to respond to emergency calls; work weekends and/or holidays
Able to climb ladders/stairsup to heights more than 100'

Working conditions

Work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment
May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy, and slick environment
Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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