Operations Analyst

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Job Description

Position: Business/ Operations Analyst

Experience: 2-4 years

Location: Dabaspete

Job Purpose

To act as a representative of the Programs & Initiative function on the shop floor and connect strategy to execution. This role ensures that UCAM’s long-term strategic goals (Revenue Growth, Lead Time Reduction, and Profitability) are translated into daily operational excellence on the factory floor using best practices.

Requirements

Operational KPI Governance & RCA

• Monitor daily and weekly factory KPIs: like OEE, Lead time, OTD, Downtime etc and maintain KPI scorecard

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on KPI deviations using Six Sigma tools like Fishbone Diagrams and the 5-Why technique.

• Ensure data integrity between the physical shop floor and digital dashboards (SAP/AppSheet).

• Process Re-engineering (BPR): Analyze existing manufacturing and supply chain workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and inefficiencies. Design and implement "to-be" processes that improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
• SAP Optimization: Leverage deep knowledge of SAP PP (Production Planning) and MM (Material Management) to configure, test, and optimize system usage for manufacturing operations.
• Process Mapping & Documentation: Translate complex cross-functional requirements into clear, visual process maps (using tools like BPMN, Visio, or similar) to ensure organizational alignment.
• Requirement Elicitation: Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and observation sessions with shop-floor managers and production leads to document granular business requirements.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent by developing communication and training plans to ensure smooth adoption of new processes across the manufacturing unit.
• Data-Driven Insights: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing efficiency and SAP system utilization to measure the success of re-engineering initiatives.

Project & Initiative Management

• Act as the local Project Coordinator for strategic initiatives (e.g., Lean Implementation, New Product assembly lines, Digitalization of Data etc).

• Maintain Project Charters and Gantt Charts for factory-side improvements to ensure milestones are met without "prodding."

• Manage dependencies between departments (Production, Quality, Stores, Supply chain) to prevent project delays.

• Facilitate CFT meetings on process improvements, bottleneck identifications and project planning.

Strategic Liaison & Reporting

• Conduct "Gemba Walks" to observe real-time execution gaps and report them to the reporting manager.

• Translate top-level strategy into shop-floor "Action Boards" (SQCDP) that operators can understand and follow.

Technical Skills & Competencies Required

• PPC Foundations: Strong understanding of Work Orders, BOM, and Production Scheduling.

• Six Sigma: Basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt level). Ability to use Pareto Charts and Control Charts.

• Project Management: Familiarity with MS Project, Trello, or structured Excel Gantt charts. Understanding of the Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Data Literacy: Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and basic SAP-PP module exposure.

• BPR: Proficiency in process mapping software (e.g., Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio, Bizagi).

Behavioral Traits

• Assertiveness: Ability to follow up with senior production staff and cell leaders to ensure accountability.

• Conceptual Curiosity: A "Why" mindset-looking beyond the schedule to find systemic improvements.

Benefits

Transport Facility

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