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W. R. Grace Sr Manufacturing Analyst, Americas South in Columbia, Maryland
Sr Manufacturing Analyst, Americas South
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Date:May 15, 2024
Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 22981
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
The Manufacturing Analyst will be accountable for supporting the development, installation, and maintenance of improved global systems for measuring, tracking, and publishing the manufacturing metrics that drive opportunities for continuous improvement and ensuring defined targets and deviations are visible. The Manufacturing Analyst will also support the other functions in the Center of Excellence as requested by the Director, Manufacturing Data and Analytics.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for gathering, interpreting, and reporting manufacturing data for the units and sites within the region
Drive standardization of data approach within the region, aligned with standards and definitions established through the Center of Excellence
Find opportunities to automate data transfer between manufacturing systems to reduce manual effort by site personnel
Develop reports, scorecards, and analysis independently, or with assistance by our Digital Operations Center in Chennai, India, as needed to drive data-driven business decisions
Assist the Data and Analytics group in development of new metrics to be rolled out and train key personnel on these definitions
Support and train manufacturing unit personnel and management in the use of current and future manufacturing data systems (TeamGuru, DataPARC, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.)
Enhance connectivity between the Center of Excellence, the region, and each the manufacturing sites.
Interface with Productivity Leader, Americas South and Operations Vice President, Americas South, to align on priorities and assist in project tracking and Operational Excellence initiatives as driven by the Center of Excellence
Identify and escalate opportunities to add value to the organization, even if not in direct purview of role
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years experience in engineering, quality, or production management in a manufacturing environment
Highly organized with ability to manage time, resources, and people.
Self-motivated with the ability to drive alignment and decisions
General understanding of manufacturing processes, systems, analytics, and change management.
Ability to convert raw data into usable information.
Strong analytical skills and ability to link complex information and concepts ideas into actionable ideas that create value for Grace.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to different levels/functions.
Detail oriented and capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently and to use creative, collaborative, and consultative approaches to resolve issues.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Experience with SAP, TeamGuru, and SharePoint are a plus.
Fluent in English.
Ability to travel up to 20% to sites within region.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in key performance indicator development.
Lean Six Sigma experience.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Benefits Summary (grace.com)
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Nearest Major Market:Baltimore
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